How to Pronounce "jailbait"
word
ˈdʒeɪlbeɪt
JAYL-bayt
ˈdʒeɪlbeɪt
JAYL-bayt
Definition
An informal and often offensive word that describes a very young person, usually a girl, who is sexually attractive but under the legal age of consent.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒeɪlbeɪt
British English
ˈdʒeɪlbeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JAYL-bayt
UK
JAYL-bayt
Listen in Context
You shouldn't call anyone jailbait; it's a rude and offensive term.
Jailbait is not a word you should use in conversation.
Some people use jailbait to warn others about the age of a girl.
Back in high school, some guys would joke and call the younger girls jailbait.