purple nurples

Painful chest pinches

A purple nurple is the prank of grabbing and twisting someone's nipple through their clothing, causing pain and sometimes bruising—hence the purple.

The term is schoolyard slang, associated with roughhousing among children and adolescents: He gave me a purple nurple in gym class.

Also called a titty twister.

Related

tweak · adolescence · prank · squeeze · titty twisters · gag · torment · horsing around · clutch · joke · bruising · tingling · siblings · teasing · joking · pulling · wet willy · dead arm

Opposites
intent/nature of physical contact

purple nurpleshug

Tight, affectionate clasp

pat on the back · massage · fist bump · high five · handshake

social interaction type

purple nurplesfriendly gesture

act of kindness · compliment · helping hand · warm welcome · inclusion

physical interaction type

purple nurplessoft touch

Easily persuaded person

pat on the back · healing touch · warm hug · back rub · shoulder squeeze

Family

purple, purples, purplish, nipple, nipples

Familiarity
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Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG