plural homos
often capitalized
: any of a genus (Homo) of hominids that includes modern humans (H. sapiens) and several extinct related species (such as H. erectus and H. habilis)
plural homos
slang, offensive
: a gay person
—used as a term of abuse and disparagement
1
disparaging + offensive
: of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to people of one's same sex : gay
2
disparaging + offensive
: of, relating to, or involving sexual activity between people of the same sex
see hom-
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share