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Gary
GAR-ih
Gary (noun) means used as a slang term for "anus", after the name Gary Glitter.
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Used as a slang term for "anus", after the name Gary Glitter.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Garys
Etymology
Formed by shortening Gary Glitter.
Rhymes for Gary
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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 used as a slang term for "anus", after the name Gary Glitter.
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