guevedoce

The genetically interesting phenomenon of the guevedoces in the Dominican Republic is also revealing about the development of sexual identities. Guevedoces are children born apparently as females who later (around puberty) begin to develop male characteristics. (The word guevedoce means "testicles at twelve years old.") The guevedoces have XY chromosomes, but because of a genetic mutation, their bodies do not produce the hormone dihydrotestosterone, which is responsible for a male appearance at birth. During puberty their bodies begin to produce testosterone, which causes them to go through a typically male adolescence. What they had assumed was a clitoris begins to grow into a penis, their testicles descend, their voices deepen, and their bodies develop a masculine musculature. The most interesting aspect of the guevedoces is that after twelve years of being brought up thinking they were girls, they suddenly develop masculine identities, express sexual desires for women, get married, and raise normal families.2 We cannot yet tell whether this dramatic change is due to the biological changes their bodies undergo at this time, or to the different expectations of their peers with respect to their sexual identity, but one thing seems very clear -- a person's sexual identity can change fairly easily, even after twelve years of upbringing. Theories about adult sex roles that have recourse exclusively to childhood influences may need to be revised

"...wondering wether I will just be regarded as a human being with a metabolic condition or not, instead of some mythical "hermaphrodite" or "guevedoce" or whatever."

by Licecomb August 26, 2006

Guesterbate

The act of masturbating while staying as a guest in someone else's home. Particularly entertaining if it is in the home of someone you do not like.

Harper: "Hey Chuck, I'm going home tomorrow, so you can have the room to yourself."
Chuck: "Thanks man, but I don't need it."
Harper: "You sure? I've been around all week."
Chuck: "I'm good bro, I guesterbated in JJ's room last night while he was asleep."
Harper: "Awww man that's dirty, wish I woulda thought to do that."

by Chuck Briarton February 4, 2010

guernica

A painting by Picasso and one of the best fucking songs by Brand New.

I got no damn example.

by Shaquanna July 10, 2005

Tu te fous de ma gueule?

"Are you shitting me?", "are you kidding?" or "do you think I'm fucking stupid?"

A: Ils arrivent les flics!
B: Tu te fous de ma gueule?

by latinstonecold October 22, 2009

guerino

a male who is permanently horny; can't think of anything except sex; can't do anything except have sex; obsessed.

girl 1: "all he wanted was head on the first date!"
girl 2: "what a guerino!"

by the commander of the clit August 26, 2003

Guerrette

A French legacy of crafty individuals from beyond the ages! An ultra charismatic, witty, sarcastic family that created the word "party". Also, known as the creators of class and definers of style. If you mess with a Guerrette you'll have a small war on your hands. A.k.a be prepared

"Wow .......... I mean really ......... wow! You sure know how to throw one Guerrette of a throw down. I mean this is the best Guerrette I've ever experienced!"

or

Party Goer ~ "I'm bringing Guerrette."

Party Thrower ~ "This party is about to become a convention of greatness!. You effin' rock!"

Party Goer ~ "No sir, you are wrong .... Guerrette rocks!"

Party Thrower ~ "Excuse me, excuse me, I sincerely apologize for my severe indiscretion, I grossly misconstrued the facts and apologize from within the deepest vessels of my beating heart ....... sir."

by Fyre Scraps February 4, 2010

multiple guess

A way of describing a multiple choice test.

Especially if it's ridiculously hard.

Dr. Kuhn (Biology Teacher Extraordinaire): We're going to have a multiple guess test--I mean multiple choice test--tomorrow. Practice tonight by guessing what my favorite jungle animal is.

by PaperMachete October 25, 2005