anal-expulsive

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See also: anal expulsive

English

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Etymology

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From anal +‎ expulsive. First use appears c. 1928. See cite below.

Adjective

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anal-expulsive (comparative more anal-expulsive, superlative most anal-expulsive)

  1. (psychology, Freudian) Exhibiting cruelty, emotional outbursts, disorganization, self-confidence, artistic ability, generosity, rebelliousness and general carelessness.
    Coordinate term: anal-retentive
    • 1928, Nervous and Mental Disease Publishing Company (publisher), Nervous and Mental Disease Monograph Series - Volume 50, page 122:
      But an anal expulsive tendency also comes to light in melancholia.

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