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Originally, the term referred exclusively to blondes, but among [[gay]] people the term has become increasingly inclusive to refer to other young men whose physical features match those principally described above, but are not blond or even Caucasian. |
Originally, the term referred exclusively to blondes, but among [[gay]] people the term has become increasingly inclusive to refer to other young men whose physical features match those principally described above, but are not blond or even Caucasian. |
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The term can be used in a derogatory and [[pejorative]] manner. In some cases it is a neutral descriptive term and can be contrasted with the [[Bear community|bears]]. Closely related (in the [[United States]]) is ''[[Boi (gender)|boi]]'', although this generally represents a more feminine look or a generational way of redefining oneself. The term ''twink'' is often modified by various descriptors, e.g., "[[femme]] twink", "Euro twink", and ''muscle twink'' or "business twink". The term is often used in the gay porn industry. |
The term can be used in a derogatory and [[pejorative]] manner. In some cases it is a neutral descriptive term and can be contrasted with the [[Bear community|bears]]. Closely related (in the [[United States]]) is ''[[Boi (gender)|boi]]'', although this generally represents a more feminine look or a generational way of redefining oneself. The term ''twink'' is often modified by various descriptors, e.g., "[[femme]] twink", "Euro twink", and ''muscle twink'' or "business twink". The term is often used in the [[gay porn]] industry. |
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Revision as of 22:45, 18 March 2008
Photo: James Wielson
Twink is a gay slang term describing an attractive young or young-looking gay man (usually in his late teens or early twenties) with a slender build and little or no body hair. In some societies, the term "chick" or "chicken" is preferred.[1]
Originally, the term referred exclusively to blondes, but among gay people the term has become increasingly inclusive to refer to other young men whose physical features match those principally described above, but are not blond or even Caucasian.
The term can be used in a derogatory and pejorative manner. In some cases it is a neutral descriptive term and can be contrasted with the bears. Closely related (in the United States) is boi, although this generally represents a more feminine look or a generational way of redefining oneself. The term twink is often modified by various descriptors, e.g., "femme twink", "Euro twink", and muscle twink or "business twink". The term is often used in the gay porn industry.
Origin
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The namesake of twinks is the "golden-colored phallic-shaped snack cake" Hostess Twinkie, commonly regarded as the quintessential junk food: "little nutritional value, sweet to the taste and creme-filled." A twink is "memorable for his outer packaging", not his "inner depth".[2]
There is a backronym that states "twink" stands for "teenaged, white, into no kink," although none of those things are either necessary or sufficient for being a twink.[3][4]
See also
- Chest hair
- Boi (gender)
- Bear community
- Homosexuality
- Sammy Case
- Secondary sex characteristic
- Sexual attraction
- Sexual orientation
References
- ^ Green, Jonathon (2006, pg 272; ISBN 0304366366). "Cassell's Dictionary of Slang". Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. Retrieved 2007-12-04.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthor=(help) - ^ Reuter, Donald F. (2006, pg 215; ISBN 0312354274). "Gay-2-Zee: A Dictionary of Sex, Subtext, and the Sublime". St. Martin's Griffin. Retrieved 2007-12-04.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthor=(help) - ^ "Pride Panel Terms and Definitions". OSU Pride Center, Oregon State University. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
- ^ "Twink". The Free Dictionary [Acronyms]. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
- Reuter, Donald F. 2006. Gay-2-Zee: A dictionary of sex, subtext and the sublime. St Martin's Press. ISBN 0-312-35427-4
- Rodgers, Bruce. 1972. The Queen's Vernacular: A gay lexicon. Straight Arrow Books. ISBN 0-87932-026-5
- Stewart, William. 1995 Cassell's Queer Companion : A Dictionary of Lesbian and Gay Life and Culture Cassell. ISBN 0-304-34301-3
- Hart, Jack. 1998 Gay Sex: A Manual for Men Who Love Men Alyson Books. ISBN 1-55583-468-X
