adj
hetero
HEHT-roh
Hetero (adj) means informal for heterosexual; attracted to the opposite sex. Example: “The show was criticized for only featuring hetero couples.”
adj
1
Informal for heterosexual; attracted to the opposite sex.
"The show was criticized for only featuring hetero couples."
noun
1
Informal term for a heterosexual person.
"You only have to watch Dominic West’s dancing in the film Pride for two seconds to understand that there are some things beyond a hetero’s range."
— Caspar Salmon, Casting Jack Whitehall as a gay Disney character is an act of queer erasure (2018)
"He identifies as a hetero, but supports the LGBTQ community fully."
How to use hetero
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual short form of "heterosexual."
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Word forms
- Plural
- heteros
- Comparative
- more hetero
- Superlative
- most hetero
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Etymology
A clipped, informal form of "heterosexual."
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What does “hetero” mean?
The word “hetero” means informal for heterosexual; attracted to the opposite sex. In plain terms, a casual short form of "heterosexual.".
How do you pronounce “hetero”?
“Hetero” is pronounced HEHT-roh (/ˈhɛ.tɚ.oʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hetero” in a sentence?
Here is “hetero” used in a sentence: “The show was criticized for only featuring hetero couples.”
What is the opposite of “hetero”?
The opposite of “hetero” — its antonyms — are gay, homo and homosexual.
What part of speech is “hetero”?
Depending on how it is used, “hetero” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “hetero” have?
“Hetero” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal for heterosexual; attracted to the opposite sex.
