"I've never heard it called that before" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: The word "it" refers to a sex act, bodily organ, etc. for which the speaker's phrase might be construed as a euphemism. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase|head=I've never heard it called that before}} I've never heard it called that before
  1. (informal) Used to draw attention to a possible double entendre in the immediately preceding utterance of another speaker. Tags: informal Related terms: that's what she said

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