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Gary

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Gary (noun) means Synonym of Gary Glitter (“anus”). Example: “He did him up the Gary, he did.”

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Synonym of Gary Glitter (“anus”).
"He did him up the Gary, he did."

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Etymology

Ellipsis of Gary Glitter.

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Frequently asked questions

Is gary slang in British English?

Yes, in very informal British English gary is rhyming slang formed from a celebrity's name and used crudely to refer to a person's backside. It is a jokey, vulgar usage heard in casual speech rather than in writing.

Should gary be capitalized?

As a given name, Gary is a proper noun and always takes a capital G. When used as informal rhyming slang, it is typically written in lowercase, matching how other slang nouns are written.

Is gary offensive to use?

As slang, gary is crude and best avoided in polite or formal settings, though among friends it is usually meant as humour rather than insult. Because it refers to a part of the body in a vulgar way, most people would not use it in professional conversation.

What is the meaning of Gary?

"Gary" (noun) means synonym of Gary Glitter (“anus”).

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