What is the gay underworld?


What is underworld?

19th Century euphemism for a woman's genitalia and the vagina.

Definition

Many terms have come and gone, relating to body parts.

Most were used to avoid the actual name, either for the purpose of humour, or for an attempt at being less vulgar or embarrassing.

Other more common terms used are: box with teeth, Venus' glove, love grotto, honey pie, inland passage, golden gate, bush pie, cock hotel, cunt, baby chute, fish box, lobster pot, pussy, snack bar, promised land, panty pudding, cherry pit.