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Ass jabber
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a gay man, used as an insult
Offensive
Slang
Vulgar
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
ass jabbers
What is the origin of the term "ass jabber" and how is it used?
Ass jabber is a slang term that appeared in mid-20th-century English as an insult for a gay man. The phrase combines "ass," a crude reference to anal sex, with "jabber," implying talk or activity, creating a mocking label. Historically, it was derogatory, intended to shame or ridicule men for their sexuality, and today it remains vulgar and offensive, rarely used outside historical or critical discussion of gay slang.
Examples
That ass jabber walked into the bar with confidence.
