"short and curlies" meaning in All languages combined

See short and curlies on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: En-au-short and curlies.ogg
Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} short and curlies pl (plural only)
  1. (slang) pubic hair Tags: plural, plural-only, slang Categories (topical): Hair Derived forms: have someone by the short and curlies
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