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ligma

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈlɪɡmə/
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  • rhymes with -ɪɡmə

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noun

Meaning 1

A notional disease mentioned to trick the interlocutor into inquiring as to its nature, whereupon the speaker responds by saying ligma balls (lick my balls) as a prank.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, humorous, uncountable

Examples

  • "Hey, have you heard of ligma?" "What's ligma?" "Ligma balls!"

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From the phonetic similarity to lick my (balls). Modelled after Hellenic terms such as sigma, omega, tagma, etc. as an intentional misdirection.