friend of Dorothy en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
Commonly thought to refer to Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz (1939), portrayed by gay icon Judy Garland; alternatively (or additionally) it could be a reference to writer Dorothy Parker, who was friends with many gay men.
Meanings
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(euphemistic, slang) A homosexual man.
He's a disco-dancing, Oscar Wilde-reading, Streisand ticket-holding friend of Dorothy, know what I'm saying?
1995, Amy Heckerling, Clueless, spoken by Murray (Donald Faison):
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy's friend | alternative | lexicographic | |
| friends of Dorothy | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
wikipedia: Judy Garland · wikipedia: The Wizard of Oz (1939 film) · wikipedia: Dorothy Parker