What does catamite mean?
Catamite means A boy or younger man in a homoerotic relationship with an older man..
Catamite
/ˈkætəmaɪt/ · noun
Meaning
A boy or younger man in a homoerotic relationship with an older man..
Definitions by Sense
- A boy or younger man in a homoerotic relationship with an older man.
- To engage in a homoerotic relationship involving a boy and an older man.
Example Sentences
It was the afternoon of my eighty-first birthday, and I was in bed with my catamite when Ali announced that the archbishop had come to see me.
And what about your brother? – Is he to be a catamite?
Synonyms for catamite
Antonyms for catamite
Related Words
Word Forms
- catamites
- catamiting
- catamited
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for catamite?
Common synonyms include Ganymede, punk, gunsel.
What is the opposite of catamite?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use catamite in a sentence?
It was the afternoon of my eighty-first birthday, and I was in bed with my catamite when Ali announced that the archbishop had come to see me.
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