"bit of homework" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bits of homework [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|bits of homework}} bit of homework (plural bits of homework)
  1. (British, slang) An attractive woman. Tags: British, slang Synonyms: piece of homework
    Sense id: en-bit_of_homework-en-noun-8~gPezP8 Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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          "text": "The last time I made love was quick and casual, with a short dark handsome theological student called Harry Lloyd, who reminded me a bit of my glamorous Uncle Bert, prize-winning dancer and lady-fancier who referred to attractive women as nice bits of homework.",
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