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ambisextrous

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Ambisextrous (adj) means having qualities of both sexes; not clearly male or female.

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Having qualities of both sexes; not clearly male or female.

"“Yatakang?” said the purser of the express, an elegant young biv-type sporting ambisextrous shoulder-long bangs." — John Brunner, Stand on Zanzibar (1968)

Combining features that are typically seen as male and as female.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

A blend of ambidextrous and sex.

Rhymes for ambisextrous

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What is the meaning of ambisextrous?

"ambisextrous" (adj) means having qualities of both sexes; not clearly male or female.

What are the different meanings of ambisextrous?

"ambisextrous" has 2 main meanings: 1. Having qualities of both sexes; not clearly male or female; 2. Combining features that are typically seen as male and as female.