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twink

/twɪŋk/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A twink is a young, attractive man, typically effeminate and slender.

    - "The twink served us all lemonade and smiled prettily."
    - "My friend met a charming twink at the club last night."
Pronunciation
  1. /twɪŋk/



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  2. /twɪŋk/



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Antonyms

bear
Synonyms

glint , twinkle , twinkling , chicken , fag , faggot , poof
Rhymes
Words rhyming with twink
wink , sink , blink
Variants
List of all variants of twink that leads to same result
think , think better of , think much of , thinker , thinkers , thinking , thinking better of , thinking much of , thinks , thinks better of , thinks much of , thought , thought better of , thought much of , another think coming , has another think coming , have another think coming , thunk , think piece , think pieces , think tank , think tanks , think again , think ahead , think aloud loud , think aloud/out loud , think out loud
Etymology
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Originally used as a derogatory term for a young, effeminate man, twink derives from the verb 'twinkle', which means to shine or sparkle. The term may have been adopted due to the connotation of brightness and attractiveness associated with twinkling.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'twink' gained popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s, particularly in the gay community.

  2. Twinks are often associated with the 'bear' subculture, which celebrates larger, more masculine men.

  3. Some argue that the term 'twink' is derogatory and reinforces harmful stereotypes about young, effeminate men.

Related Concepts
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  1. Gay Culture: Twinks are often associated with gay culture and subcultures, particularly those centered around young, attractive men.

Culture
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In popular culture, twinks have been depicted in various forms of media, including literature, film, and music. They have been portrayed as objects of desire for older men, and their effeminacy and youth have been fetishized. Twinks have also been the subject of controversy, with some arguing that the term is derogatory and reinforces harmful stereotypes.

How to Memorize "twink"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a young, attractive, slender man with a bright, sparkling personality.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'twink' with the image of a bright, effeminate young man.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'twink' rhymes with 'sink' and 'wink' to help memorize its pronunciation.

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