spectacles, testicles, wallet and watch

interjection

Said when performing the sign of the cross.

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Meanings

interjection

alternative spectacles, testicles, wallet, watch

  1. humorousSaid when performing the sign of the cross.

Origin

The positions of these four objects on a person's body correspond to the four extremities of the cross shape. The placement of the wallet and (pocket) watch refer to breast pockets.

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APA

spectacles, testicles, wallet and watch. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spectacles%2C%20testicles%2C%20wallet%20and%20watch

MLA

“spectacles, testicles, wallet and watch.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spectacles%2C%20testicles%2C%20wallet%20and%20watch. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “spectacles, testicles, wallet and watch,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spectacles%2C%20testicles%2C%20wallet%20and%20watch.

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