twink
Twink (noun) means (slang) A young, slim, attractive gay man, typically without much body hair. Example: “The club was known for attracting a crowd of twinks.”
How to use twink
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMostly used today as gay slang for a young, slim man; the older "sparkle" sense is now rare.
The slang sense is informal and specific to LGBTQ+ community usage.
Word forms
twinked past tense, twinked past tense, twinked past tense, twinks plural, twinks plural, twinks plural, twinks singular, twinks singular, twinks singular
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Etymology
From Old English twincian ("to wink, twinkle"); the gay-slang sense developed much later as a separate usage.
Rhymes for twink
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What does “twink” mean?
The word “twink” means (slang) A young, slim, attractive gay man, typically without much body hair. In plain terms, mostly used today as gay slang for a young, slim man; the older "sparkle" sense is now rare.
How do you pronounce “twink”?
“Twink” is pronounced TWIHNGK (/ˈtwɪŋk/ in IPA).
How do you use “twink” in a sentence?
Here is “twink” used in a sentence: “The club was known for attracting a crowd of twinks.”
What part of speech is “twink”?
Depending on how it is used, “twink” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “twink” come from?
The word “twink” comes from Old English. From Old English twincian ("to wink, twinkle"); the gay-slang sense developed much later as a separate usage.
How many meanings does “twink” have?
“Twink” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (slang) A young, slim, attractive gay man, typically without much body hair.