A period of time where the woman takes advantage of the fact that shes a woman and gets paid for not showing up to work. Don't ask why, or else risk being branded as woman hater by feminists.
RationalDude: Maternity leave is basically a paid vacation, thats why its controversial.
Feminist: What? You have something against maternity leave? You must be RACIST...I mean uh SEXIST! You hate women! You're a rapist! You beat your wife every night don't you?
RationalDude: I don't hate women and I'm not married yet...
Feminist: DOWN WITH MEN!!
RationalDude: *shakes head* whatever
Feminist: What? You have something against maternity leave? You must be RACIST...I mean uh SEXIST! You hate women! You're a rapist! You beat your wife every night don't you?
RationalDude: I don't hate women and I'm not married yet...
Feminist: DOWN WITH MEN!!
RationalDude: *shakes head* whatever
by zedude May 2, 2009
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Pregnant chick: "I'm 20 weeks."
Person A: "Oh so 5 months?"
Pregnant chick: "No, 20 weeks. It's the maternity metric system equivalent for 5 months. But saying it in weeks makes me sound better than everyone and it confuses and annoys people."
Pregnant chick: "I'm 20 weeks."
Person A: "Oh so 5 months?"
Pregnant chick: "No, 20 weeks. It's the maternity metric system equivalent for 5 months. But saying it in weeks makes me sound better than everyone and it confuses and annoys people."
by redsparkle1 October 3, 2011
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The realization of a husband understanding or experiencing his wife's pain during pregnancy and/or labor, and acquiring a sudden appreciation or respect for her.
A: I went through the pregnancy simulator with my wife yesterday, and I don't know how she does it.
B: Dude, you were a victim of the maternity effect!
B: Dude, you were a victim of the maternity effect!
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Is Ray expecting or did he just lose 150 pounds? He's been sporting the men's maternity wear lately.
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I had to deliver a turd baby, but it was a total Mexican maternity ward in there! I nearly shit myself!
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