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the wave of nausea that hits you when you read about forthcoming books by people you went to college or even once slept with that came out to great acclaim while you haven’t written anything in….ever. Coined in a contest at The Old Hag and picked up with days by the online writing community.
While perusing the trades for new releases to stock her bookstore, Janine was overcome with penvy at the sight of her ex-boyfriend's picture next to what would probably be his second bestseller.
penvy by Jen Minola July 29, 2005
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A "penvy" cut is any hairstyle worn by a female that resembles a man's haircut. Usually short in appearance, but may be up to shoulder length. A penvy style haircut must be generally masculine in a apperance to be considered a penvy

The hairstyle was popular during the late 20th Century, from the late eighties to early nineties. It has since been revived by a great number of females living in smaller towns and rural areas. It is generally considered that females who suffer from "penis envy" are the ones most likely to sport the hairstyle. Penvies (plural) have been worn by females of all ages.
Numerous examples of the "Penvy" can be seen worn by females at Confederation College, where it has been observed that a majority of the female faculty and staff sport the low maintenance, masculin hairstyle.

"Just look at the penvy on her!" said one student to another.
penvy by biggerisbetter April 24, 2007
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Someone who has a penis envy. It's more common in lesbians.
Fuck I really want to have that penis!

Haha, you have penvy bitch!
Penvy by squirtalicious October 25, 2011
The feeling of envy that washes over you when your co-worker shows up at a meeting with a sweeter array of pens that you.
When Cindy showed up to the meeting and started arranging her usual array of assorted-colored pens (selected specifically to match her outfit), I was overcome with penvy...and had to run back to my desk to get more pens.
penvy by pennaynay June 24, 2009
When you experience envy, and want the pen of someone near you.
Examples of penvy:-

a) You see the person writing in biro next to you, and wish you had chosen biro instead of ink.

b) You wish you had a pen like the person next to you.
Penvy by HahahaIthoughtofthis January 14, 2010
Jealously of other's writing utensils.
I have penvy looking at your markers.
Penvy by LyfelessonswithAnn October 23, 2017

Enos Penvy 

The phrase originated in the state of Florida of the USA. It refers to a very biased and ignorant person.
Enos Penvy by Thomas XXII October 4, 2010