expecting

This page is about the euphemism expecting

Meaning

to be pregnant

For example

  • Your wife's expecting? Congratulations, Robert!

  • Jenny's expecting, but she's thinking of having an abortion.

Note:
Shortened from "expecting a child".

Quick Quiz

If a woman says, "I'm expecting", she's

a. already pregnant

b. trying to get pregnant

c. expecting to get pregnant
a) already pregnant b) trying to get pregnant c) expecting to get pregnant

Contributor: Matt Errey