Phrase guide

not my Nigel

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

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phrase

Meaning 1

Sarcastic imitation of a woman who responds to criticism of misogyny by saying that her male acquaintances are not like that.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, humorous

Examples

  • 2008, Amanda Marcotte, It's a Jungle Out There: The Feminist Survival Guide to Politically Inhospitable Environments Not my Nigel! My husband/boyfriend wouldn't watch porn/nasty porn! My boyfriend actually takes out the trash when he's asked!

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