friend of Dorothy
(slang, euphemistic) A homosexual man.
ˈfɹɛnd ˈʌv ˈdɔɹəθiDocumented since 1930s1930sSilenthistorical126 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026＋ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(slang, euphemistic) A homosexual man.
He's a disco-dancing, Oscar Wilde-reading, Streisand ticket-holding friend of Dorothy, know what I'm saying?
Origin: Commonly thought to refer to Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz (1939), portrayed by gay icon Judy Garland; alternatively (or additionally) it could be a reference to writer Dorothy Parker, who was friends with many gay men. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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