Prenvy
When you are simultaneously proud and envious of someone's achievements (usually a friend or family member).
Prenvy by Heardabouttheword January 3, 2018
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Prenvy
A state of pride-based jealousy arising from ego injury, in which resentment toward another’s success is driven not by desire for what they have, but by the perception that one ought to have outperformed them.
Prenvy by K.S. Hewitt February 5, 2026
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do a prendy by £óZzißåbË September 1, 2005
Preny
Preny is a beautiful girl who everyone wants. She's really sweet at the best of times but can be a bitch at the worst of times.
Preny by anonymous15287 November 27, 2012
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do a prendy by £óZzißåbË August 27, 2005
penvy
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
penvy
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.
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.
"Just look at the penvy on her!" said one student to another.
penvy by biggerisbetter April 24, 2007
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