Gay derogatory terms
6. Homo This term is a slang abbreviation for “homosexual,” which refers to a person who is attracted to individuals of the same sex. It can be used both as a neutral term or as a derogatory slur. For example, someone might say, “He came out as homo last year and has been living his truth ever since.”.
The content of the Chew glossary can be distressing - there are many words documented here that are offensive. Please take care when using the glossary. This section contains many abhorrent and harmful terms, as well as reclaimed slurs and community slang.
This section contains many abhorrent and harmful terms, as well as reclaimed slurs and community slang. For historical (preth Century) terms, see LGBTQIA+ Communities and History.
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6. Homo This term is a slang abbreviation for “homosexual,” which refers to a person who is attracted to individuals of the same sex. It can be used both as a neutral term or as a derogatory slur. For example, someone might say, “He came out as homo last year and has been living his truth ever since.”.
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