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Hip-hitter
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a gay man who assumes the "top" role in sex
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
gender specific
Plural form
hip-hitters
Masculine Singular
hip-hitter
neutral form
top
What is the origin of the term "hip-hitter" and how is it used?
Hip-hitter is a slang term that appeared in mid-20th-century gay communities to describe a gay man who assumes the "top" or insertive role during sexual activity. The term comes from a straightforward metaphor: "hitting" with the hips refers to the thrusting motion associated with the active sexual role. It is primarily descriptive within gay sexual slang, rather than insulting, though it is informal and crude. Outside knowledgeable or accepting contexts, it can sound explicit or vulgar, so it is generally avoided in polite conversation.
Examples
"Don't worry, he's the hip-hitter, he knows what he's doing."
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