- Slang used by young males from the New York/Jersey area. A metaphor comparing a female to a dangerous object preening to explode, thus the female is not good (ugly). Allows for more complex metaphors like "I can jump on that grenade for you if you need my help. Leave no man behind."
grenade (5)
noun
an unattractive female
Etymology : conversion of grenade
Source : "This chick is ugly. She is just a grenade." - The Situation (Jersey Shore, 2010)
Last modified: 2 December 2011