boykisser

See also: boy kisser and boy-kisser

English

Alternative forms

  • boy kisser, boy-kisser

Etymology

From boy +‎ kisser.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈbɔɪˌkɪ.sə/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈbɔɪˌkɪ.sɚ/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɔɪkɪsə(ɹ)
  • Hyphenation: boy‧kis‧ser

Proper noun

boykisser

  1. (Internet slang) A low-detailed drawn (usually white) cat in a specific minimalist art style, popular in furry and LGBTQ circles. [from January 2023]

Noun

boykisser (plural boykissers)

  1. (sometimes derogatory, slang) A person, usually male, who is attracted to men.
    • 1933, Fannie Hurst, Imitation of Life, page 114:
      A nice, decent schoolmate of his very own wife’s, she’d have him know, and a hundred times less fresh than Erna, who had been known as a “boy-kisser.”
    • 1992, Melinda Snodgrass, Double Solitaire, page 155:
      The elderly noble put an arm around Kelly’s waist, held him close—but gently, so gently. A part of Durg’s mind registered this development and wondered if the boykisser was going to be a problem requiring a permanent solution.
    • 2016, Dave Gallemore, Roscoe Hammer, page 48:
      “All right so far,” Doak said, annoyed. “Since you ask though – you being a concerned parent and all – I’d tell you that Buster Odom is across the street right now talking to Bobby about a complaint he got on your boy.” [] “Sumbitch boy-kisser,” Cato muttered under his breath as Doak walked away.

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