sapphist
/ˈsæ.fɪst/
sapphist noun: a lesbian.
Noun (1)
sapphist (plural sapphists)
- A lesbian.
- Synonyms:
- beanflicker, bulldiker, bulldyker, carpet muncher, chemise lifter, clam smacker, clitorist, crack snacker, donut bumper, dyke
Noun (2) capitalized: Sapphist
Sapphist (plural Sapphists)
Synonyms of sapphist
- beanflicker
- bulldiker
- bulldyker
- carpet muncher
- chemise lifter
- clam smacker
- clitorist
- crack snacker
- donut bumper
- dyke
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Forms of sapphist
| plural | sapphists |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Sapphist |
| plural | Sapphists |
Origin of sapphist
From sapphic + -ist, by analogy with Sapphist (“admirer or student of Sappho”).
From Sappho + -ist.
Words formed from sapphist
- sapphistry
- Sapphistic
Questions about sapphist
- What does sapphist mean?
- Sapphist means a lesbian.
- What part of speech is sapphist?
- Sapphist is a noun.
- How do you pronounce sapphist?
- Sapphist is pronounced /ˈsæ.fɪst/.
- What is the plural of sapphist?
- The plural of sapphist is sapphists.
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