What does gunsel mean?
Gunsel means (slang, dated) Synonym of catamite: a young man kept by an elder as a (usually passive) homosexual partner..
Gunsel
/ˈɡʌnsəl/ · noun
Meaning
(slang, dated) Synonym of catamite: a young man kept by an elder as a (usually passive) homosexual partner..
Definitions by Sense
- (slang, dated) Synonym of catamite: a young man kept by an elder as a (usually passive) homosexual partner.
- (slang, dated) Synonym of bottom: a passive partner in a male homosexual relationship.
- (prison slang, dated) Synonym of bitch: a man forced or coerced into a homosexual relationship.
- A gun-carrying hoodlum or other criminal.
Example Sentences
The boy’s eyes […] ran over Spade’s body from shoulders to knees […] “Another thing,” Spade repeated, glaring at the boy: “Keep that gunsel away from me while you’re making up your mind. I’ll kill him […] ”
There's somebody comin. I think it's that gunsel.
The two gunsels waited for him on each side of the doorway, gun-hands bulging in their coat pockets.
Synonyms for gunsel
Antonyms for gunsel
Related Words
Word Forms
- gunsels
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for gunsel?
Common synonyms include male homosexual, catamite, bottom, bitch.
What is the opposite of gunsel?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use gunsel in a sentence?
The boy’s eyes […] ran over Spade’s body from shoulders to knees […] “Another thing,” Spade repeated, glaring at the boy: “Keep that gunsel away from me while you’re making up your mind. I’ll kill him […] ”
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