noun

nympho

NIHM-foh

Nympho (noun) means Informal, often derogatory, short form of nymphomaniac. Example: “The tabloid used the crude label "nympho" to mock her.”

noun

Informal, often derogatory, short form of nymphomaniac.

"The tabloid used the crude label "nympho" to mock her."

How to use nympho

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA slangy, usually rude shortening of "nymphomaniac".

When to use it

Informal and often considered offensive or reductive; best avoided in respectful writing.

nymphos plural, nymphoes plural

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The tabloid used the crude label "_____" to mock her.

A clipped form of nymphomaniac.

nymphomaniac

libido nymphomaniac nymph

What does “nympho” mean?

The word “nympho” means informal, often derogatory, short form of nymphomaniac. In plain terms, a slangy, usually rude shortening of "nymphomaniac".

How do you pronounce “nympho”?

“Nympho” is pronounced NIHM-foh (/ˈnɪmfoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “nympho” in a sentence?

Here is “nympho” used in a sentence: “The tabloid used the crude label "nympho" to mock her.”

What part of speech is “nympho”?

“Nympho” is a noun.

libido nymphomaniac nymph