alphabet people
al
ˈæl
āl
pha
bet
ˌbɛt
bet
peo
pi:
pi
ple
pəl
pēl

Definition & Meaning of "alphabet people"in English

Alphabet people
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a collective term for LGBTQ+ people used to mock or belittle them 

Offensive
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
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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