"V card" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: V cards [plural]
Etymology: Metaphoric, suggesting the type of card that represents one's membership in a club. Head templates: {{en-noun}} V card (plural V cards)
  1. (euphemistic) The state of virginity. Tags: euphemistic Synonyms: V-card
    Sense id: en-V_card-en-noun-ocfrx9lH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English euphemisms

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