poove
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A rude slang word that people use to insult a man who likes other men
- noun
- Slur
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[insulto ofensivo para hombres homosexuales]
- Historically, poove has been used as a slur, and is now widely considered unacceptable.
Examples
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He was bullied at school and called a poove by some classmates.
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The film drew criticism for its use of the word poove in dialogue.
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I overheard someone call him a poove at the bar.
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That was an offensive way to refer to a poove.
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He was bullied at school and called a poove by some classmates.
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I overheard someone call him a poove at the bar.
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That was an offensive way to refer to a poove.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Poove is a rude slang form of poof, which comes from the little sound 'poof' people use when something suddenly appears or disappears, and that sound-like word was later used to mock men seen as different. So poove is an insulting name for a gay man and is widely considered offensive today.
