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whiney primey
What does whiney primey mean?
Labour-ward slang for a primipara (first-time pregnant woman) who pitches up at the unit over and over convinced this is it — and gets sent home again with Braxton-Hicks every time. 'Primey' is the clipped form of primipara; 'whiney' is the staff's tired editorial. Pejorative, and one midwives flag as the kind of label that can blunt your judgement the day she actually is in labour.
"Whiney primey's back for the fourth time this week — three centimetres, maybe."
Origin
Anglo-American obstetric staff slang.
Frequently asked questions
What does "whiney primey" mean?
It refers to a first-time mum who keeps showing up convinced she's in labour when she isn't.
How do you use "whiney primey" in a sentence?
"Third false alarm this week — total whiney primey."
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