himbo
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for himbo, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An attractive, muscular man who is not very bright but is good-natured and kind with it.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use himbo
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Internet slang; playful and casual, not suitable for formal writing.
Etymology
A blend of him and bimbo.
Full origin of himbo →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a himbo and a bimbo?
They are the male and female versions of the same idea, but the tone differs sharply. Bimbo has long been used to demean women, while himbo is usually affectionate and stresses that the man is sweet and harmless as well as unintelligent.
Is himbo an insult?
Rarely. Online it is generally used with warmth, and the accepted rules are that a himbo must be kind, respectful and genuinely nice. Calling a man arrogant and stupid would not qualify.
What is the plural of himbo?
Himbos. It follows the ordinary pattern for nouns ending in -o after a consonant, like the plural of bimbo.