noun
nympho
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noun
1
Informal, often derogatory, short form of nymphomaniac.
"The tabloid used the crude label "nympho" to mock her."
How to Use Nympho
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA slangy, usually rude shortening of "nymphomaniac".
When to use it
Informal and often considered offensive or reductive; best avoided in respectful writing.
Word Forms
nymphos plural, nymphoes plural
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Etymology
A clipped form of nymphomaniac.