"barefoot and pregnant" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} barefoot and pregnant (not comparable)
  1. (derogatory, of women) Kept at home to perform the traditional duties expected of women. Tags: derogatory, not-comparable

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