fence sitter en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From fence + sitter, from the verb sit on the fence.
Meanings
- One who takes neither side of an argument or controversy, but maintains a neutral position.
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(qualifier:potentially offensive) One who is bisexual, or who is uncertain about their sexual orientation.
What...? EW. You scored with the fence-sitter?
2007, Adrian Tomine, Shortcomings (graphic novel), page 65
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fence-sitter | alternative | lexicographic | |
| fencesitter | alternative | lexicographic | |
| fence sitters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
fence-sitting · on the fence · draadsitter
Synonyms
switch hitter · fence-straddler · fence sitter · bisexual · bi
Translations (8)
ko 회색분자 (one maintaining neutral position) · eo neŭtralisto (one maintaining neutral position) · pt "em cima do muro" (one maintaining neutral position) · ru наблюдатель (one maintaining neutral position) · sv (passiv) åskådare (one maintaining neutral position) · it attendista (one maintaining neutral position) · ru "моя хата с краю" (one maintaining neutral position) · cmn 牆頭草 /墙头草 (one maintaining neutral position)