homo
a contemptuous term used to refer to a gay person, especially a gay man.
Origin of homo
1Other definitions for Homo (2 of 3)
the genus of bipedal primates that includes modern humans and several extinct forms, distinguished by their large brains and a dependence upon tools.: Compare archaic Homo.
Facetious. (used in made-up taxonomic expressions to denote a type of human being): The door opens, and in walks Homo stupidus.
Origin of Homo
2Other definitions for homo- (3 of 3)
a combining form appearing in loanwords from Greek, where it meant “same” (homology); on this model, used in the formation of compound words (homomorphic).
Origin of homo-
3- Also especially before a vowel, hom-.
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How to use homo in a sentence
"Ah, that reminds me, Mr. Homos," the unscrupulous woman began on him at once.
A Traveler from Altruria: Romance | William Dean HowellsBut Mr. Homos is a perfect dear, and all the women in the house are in love with him, from the cook's helpers, up and down.
A Traveler from Altruria: Romance | William Dean HowellsAt several places the ladies asked who was this Mr. Homos, anyway; and how did she know he was really from Altruria?
A Traveler from Altruria: Romance | William Dean HowellsShe could not rest until she had sent for Homos and told him of this admirable arrangement.
A Traveler from Altruria: Romance | William Dean Howells"Ah, Mr. Homos knows what I must have thought of his talk without my telling him," I began, skilfully.
A Traveler from Altruria: Romance | William Dean Howells
British Dictionary definitions for homo (1 of 4)
/ (ˈhəʊməʊ) /
British Dictionary definitions for homo (2 of 4)
/ (ˈhəʊməʊ) /
Canadian informal homogenized milk
British Dictionary definitions for Homo (3 of 4)
/ (ˈhəʊməʊ) /
a genus of hominids including modern man (see Homo sapiens) and several extinct species of primitive man, including Homo habilis and Homo erectus
Origin of Homo
3British Dictionary definitions for homo- (4 of 4)
being the same or like: homologous; homosexual Compare hetero-
Origin of homo-
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Scientific definitions for homo-
A prefix meaning same, as in homogamous, having the same kind of flower.
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Cultural definitions for Homo
[ (hoh-moh) ]
The genus to which human beings belong. The genus Homo includes Neanderthals and other hominids closely related to today's humans, such as Homo erectus.
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