Phrase guide

princess carry

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A bridal carry.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Japanese

Topics: fiction, literature, media, publishing

Examples

  • year unknown, Justin Miller, World Keeper: Advent, Justin Miller So, I scooped her up in my arms in a... yes... in a princess carry, and jumped out the window ...

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To carry another person in a bridal carry.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Japanese

Topics: fiction, literature, media, publishing

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Calque of Japanese お姫様だっこ (“o-hime-sama dakko”).