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'''{{tp|melome}}''' and '''{{tp|mijomi}}''' are obscure |
'''{{tp|melome}}''' and '''{{tp|mijomi}}''' are obscure {{tp|[[nimi sin]]}} for {{w|gay}} {{w|Romantic orientation|romantic}} or {{w|sexual orientation}}s, respectively {{wt|sapphic}} and {{wt|achillean}}. |
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Revision as of 14:34, 30 November 2023
| Pronunciation | /ˈme |
|---|---|
| Usage | 2023: Obscure (7% → ) Most speakers don't understand this word.2022: Obscure (7%)
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| Book and era | No book (post-pu) |
| Part of speech | Content word |
| Pronunciation | /ˈmi |
|---|---|
| Usage | 2023: Obscure (7% → ) Most speakers don't understand this word.2022: Obscure (7%)
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| Book and era | No book (post-pu) |
| Part of speech | Content word |
melome and mijomi are obscure nimi sin for gay romantic or sexual orientations, respectively sapphic and achillean.
Etymology
melome and mijomi are derived from shortening the phrases meli pi olin meli and mije pi olin mije, direct translations of English WLW and MLM.[citation needed]