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beached whale
BEECHT WAYL · noun · offensive
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beached whale In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Metaphor of a stranded whale; crude ward slang.
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What does 'beached whale' mean in a hospital?
It's derogatory slang for a very large, immobile patient who needs several staff and equipment to be repositioned.
Is 'beached whale' offensive?
Yes — it mocks a patient's size and is crude, dehumanising ward slang not for use around patients.
Where does the phrase come from?
From the image of a whale stranded on a beach, unable to move under its own weight.
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