Shirtlifter

Pronunciation: /ʃɜrtlɪftər/

Definitions of shirtlifter

noun a derogatory term for a homosexual man

Example Sentences

A1 He is a shirtlifter.

A2 The shirtlifter was caught stealing from the store.

B1 The term 'shirtlifter' is considered offensive and derogatory.

B2 The movie portrayed the main character as a shirtlifter in a positive light.

C1 The historical context of the word 'shirtlifter' has evolved over time.

C2 Despite societal progress, some individuals still use 'shirtlifter' as a slur against the LGBTQ+ community.

Examples of shirtlifter in a Sentence

formal The term 'shirtlifter' is considered derogatory and offensive when used to describe someone's sexual orientation.

informal I overheard someone use the term 'shirtlifter' to make fun of a man they thought was gay.

slang Some people still use 'shirtlifter' as a slang term to insult gay men.

figurative In some cultures, being called a 'shirtlifter' can be a dangerous label that leads to discrimination and violence.

Grammatical Forms of shirtlifter

• past tense: shirtlifted
• plural: shirtlifters
• comparative: more shirtlifter
• superlative: most shirtlifter
• present tense: shirtlifts
• future tense: will shirtlift
• perfect tense: has shirtlifted
• continuous tense: is shirtlifting
• singular: shirtlifter
• positive degree: shirtlifter
• infinitive: to shirtlift
• gerund: shirtlifting
• participle: shirtlifting

Origin and Evolution of shirtlifter

First Known Use: 1880 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'shirtlifter' originated as a derogatory slang term used to refer to a homosexual man.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'shirtlifter' has evolved from being a derogatory slur to sometimes being used in a more light-hearted or humorous manner to refer to a gay man.