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someone who devotes himself completely
person who makes a gift of property
a person taking the "active" role during gay sex
What is the origin of the term "giver" and how is it used?
Giver is a slang term that appeared in mid-20th-century gay communities to describe a person who takes the "active" or insertive role during sexual activity, especially anal sex. The word comes from the straightforward metaphor of "giving" rather than "receiving" pleasure. It is primarily descriptive rather than insulting, used within gay sexual subcultures to signal sexual roles. However, outside informed or accepting contexts, it can sound crude or overly intimate, so it is generally not used in polite or neutral conversation.
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