noun
omi
Omi (noun) means a man (informal/slang term, historically used in Polari and some British underworld slang). Example: “The old omi at the bar bought everyone a round.”
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A man (informal/slang term, historically used in Polari and some British underworld slang).
"The old omi at the bar bought everyone a round."
"She pointed out an omi she recognised from the club."
How to use omi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old slang word simply meaning "a man" — mostly historical or dialect use now.
When to use it
Very informal and largely obsolete outside of Polari revival or historical fiction.
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Etymology
Thought to come from Italian uomo ("man"), picked up into English slang via Polari and older cant vocabularies.
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What does “omi” mean?
The word “omi” means a man (informal/slang term, historically used in Polari and some British underworld slang). In plain terms, an old slang word simply meaning "a man" — mostly historical or dialect use now.
How do you use “omi” in a sentence?
Here is “omi” used in a sentence: “The old omi at the bar bought everyone a round.”
What part of speech is “omi”?
“Omi” is a noun.
Where does the word “omi” come from?
The word “omi” comes from Italian. Thought to come from Italian uomo ("man"), picked up into English slang via Polari and older cant vocabularies.
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