priapic

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The anonymous encounter whose ghost looms like a priapic Colossus over congress with someone you actually like.

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  1. adjective Of, relating to, or resembling a phallus; phallic.
  2. adjective Relating to or overly concerned with masculinity.

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  • However, because of Viagra, Cialis, and other erectile-enabling pills, the pressure to "keep up" is making more men go through their days in constant priapic states. —  The Toque
  • Mocked for being a loyal husband to a smart, attractive wife while his priapic predecessor treated women like dirt. —  Dallas Observer | Complete Issue
  • He gets no sympathy at home from sour wife Katie (Swinton), who has been secretly cuckolding her hubby with the bedroom assistance of the priapic Harry (Clooney), another former security agent at loose ends with looser morals. —  Top Stories - Google News
  • The anonymous encounter whose ghost looms like a priapic Colossus over congress with someone you actually like. —  The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed
  • We were also young, our live (r) s fresh, our teenage libido priapic at the mere hint of any skin from girls, and for some, boys. —  Kottu
 

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