How to Pronounce "play the gender card"
expression
PLAY thuh JEN-der kard
PLAY thuh JEN-duh kahd
Definition
To use one’s gender as a way to gain an advantage, sympathy, or benefit in a situation, especially in arguments or competitions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdʒɛndɝ/ /ˈkɑɹd
British English
plˈeɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /dʒˈɛndɐ/ /kˈɑːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY thuh JEN-der kard
UK
PLAY thuh JEN-duh kahd
Listen in Context
She was accused of playing the gender card during the meeting.
Some people think he tends to play the gender card to get sympathy.
It's not fair to play the gender card every time you lose.
Whenever criticism comes up, she often plays the gender card to shift the conversation.