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Alphabet people
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a collective term for LGBTQ+ people used to mock or belittle them
Offensive
Slang
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Human
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
plural
not gender specific
What is the origin of the term "alphabet people" and how is it used?
Alphabet people is a slang term that emerged in late 20th-century English, particularly among conservative or mocking circles, to refer collectively to LGBTQ+ people. The name comes from the many letters in acronyms like LGBT, LGBTQIA+, etc., and the term was used to ridicule the perceived complexity or visibility of queer communities. It is inherently derogatory, intended to belittle, dismiss, or mock LGBTQ+ identities, and is considered offensive in almost all contexts.
Examples
He ranted about the alphabet people ruining everything.
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