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boykisser en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈbɔɪˌkɪ.səɹ/ (General-American)
  • /ˈbɔɪˌkɪ.sə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
  • (US) audio

Etymology

From boy + kisser. The referent of proper noun sense originated as an Internet meme in January 2023, according to Know Your Meme.

Meanings

  1. (derogatory, slang, sometimes) One, typically male, who is attracted to men.
    • 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.” 1933, Fannie Hurst, Imitation of Life, page 114:
    • 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. 1992, Melinda Snodgrass, Double Solitaire, page 155:
    • “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. 2016, Dave Gallemore, Roscoe Hammer, page 48:

Forms

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boy-kisser alternative lexicographic

wikipedia: Know Your Meme

boykisser en · PROPN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈbɔɪˌkɪ.səɹ/ (General-American)
  • /ˈbɔɪˌkɪ.sə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
  • (US) audio

Etymology

From boy + kisser. The referent of proper noun sense originated as an Internet meme in January 2023, according to Know Your Meme.

Meanings

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

Forms

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boy kisser alternative lexicographic
boy-kisser alternative lexicographic

Relateds

girlkisser · bikisser

wikipedia: Know Your Meme