pillow-biter

9.9

A rude word for a man who is gay

noun
/ˈpɪloʊˌbaɪtər/

Slur

: maricón

He hated being called a pillow-biter by his classmates.

Examples

Some comedians have used the term pillow-biter to provoke laughter, though it can cause offense.
Some people still use the term pillow-biter in a derogatory way.
The article discussed the history and usage of the word pillow-biter in pop culture.
Don't call him a pillow-biter!
He felt insulted when someone referred to him as a pillow-biter during the debate.
In their stand-up routine, the comedian jokingly called his friend a pillow-biter, making the audience laugh.
Many people find the term pillow-biter offensive and prefer to use more respectful language.

Synonyms

cocksucker

vspillow-biter

Offensive

128 9.9

A very offensive word used to strongly insult someone

targets sexual orientation specifically and is used as a derogatory or joking slur

Surface Forms

pillow-biter singular

pillow-biters plural

Morphology

pillow-biter = pillow + biter (semi-transparent) = pillow + bite + er

The compound 'pillow' + 'biter' transparently denotes someone who bites pillows, but the slang sexual/derogatory meaning and cultural connotations are not directly inferable for many learners.

Etymology

Pillow-biter is rude slang made from pillow and biter, coming from the image of someone 'biting a pillow' during sex. So it became an insulting name for a gay man and is considered offensive today.