Meaning of the word "a whistling woman and a crowing hen are neither fit for God nor men" in English
What does "a whistling woman and a crowing hen are neither fit for God nor men" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a whistling woman and a crowing hen are neither fit for God nor men
US /ə ˈwɪs.lɪŋ ˈwʊm.ən ænd ə ˈkroʊ.ɪŋ hen ɑːr ˈniː.ðər fɪt fɔːr ɡɑːd nɔːr men/
UK /ə ˈwɪs.lɪŋ ˈwʊm.ən ənd ə ˈkrəʊ.ɪŋ hen ɑː ˈnaɪ.ðə fɪt fə ɡɒd nɔː men/
Idiom
an old proverb suggesting that women or animals behaving in ways traditionally associated with the opposite sex are unnatural or unlucky
Example:
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My grandmother used to say that a whistling woman and a crowing hen are neither fit for God nor men to discourage us from being unladylike.
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The phrase a whistling woman and a crowing hen are neither fit for God nor men reflects outdated gender norms.