(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang, derogatory) A gay man.
(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang, derogatory) A gay man.
Arse bandit means: A gay man.. It is mainly Irish English and may not be understood outside that context. It is generally derogatory or offensive; worth a quiet word about how it lands on the person being described. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
arse bandit means: A gay man.. Register: very informal, often derogatory or vulgar. Avoid in formal, business, academic, or polite writing. Even in casual speech the word can offend and is best left out of a learner's active vocabulary. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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Arse bandit means: A gay man.. It is mainly Irish English and may not be understood outside that context. It is generally derogatory or offensive; worth a quiet word about how it lands on the person being described. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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(US, slang, derogatory) A gay man.
(slang, derogatory, humorous) A homosexual male.
(dated, US, slang) A man who (eagerly) seduces young women.
A derogatory and humorous slang label for a gay man, using the back door as a euphemism for anal sex. The bandit element adds a mock-criminal framing that implies secrecy or transgression. Primarily used in crude humor contexts; widely considered offensive by LGBTQ+ communities. Belongs to a category of slang where the humor depends on treating homosexuality as furtive or transgressive.
(UK, slang) A man who has many sexual partners, especially while cheating on his spouse.