Catalan

Proper noun

Quim m

1. A diminutive of the male given name Joaquim

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kwɪm/
• Rhymes: -ɪm

Noun

quim ‎(plural quims)

1. (vulgar, slang) The female genitalia; the ****.
   • 1879, Anonymous, "The Wanton Lass" in The Pearl No. 1:

     For one day, when amusing herself with this whim

     The carrot it snapped, and part stuck in her quim.

   • 1922, James Joyce, Ulysses, page 938:

     Ho! What do I here behold? Were you brushing the cobwebs off a few quims?

   • 2005, Margaret Carter, Maiden Flights (ISBN 1419952595), page 131:

     Her quim grew wet, ready to welcome it.

2. (vulgar, pejorative) A derogatory term (see ****).
   • 2012, Joss Whedon, The Avengers, Tom Hiddleston as "Loki":

     (to Black Widow)...In every way, [ Clint Barton ] knows your fear! And then he'll wake...to see his good work...When he screams, I'll split his skull! This is my bargain, you mewling quim!

Translations

Etymology 2

Borrowing from Scots queem. Compare English queem.

Adjective

quim

1. (Ulster) Affectedly nice, prim.
2. (Ulster) Moving with ease and precision.

See also

• queem