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This week in Queer City Dictionary…
Kris’s Phrase: Beard
Beard. Noun.
An individual who – knowingly or unknowingly – dates or marries a homosexual particular person in order that that particular person can cover their sexuality. By showing as if they’re a part of a heterosexual relationship, the thought was to negate any chance of them being seen as queer
Deeper dive: Beard can be utilized in heterosexual and queer contexts. Nonetheless, the time period has grew to become engrained in LGBTQ+ communities. Previous to that context, the phrase was generally used to hide infidelity in a supposedly monogamous relationship.
Shana’s Phrase: Platonic Life Accomplice
Platonic Life Accomplice. Noun.
A associate with whom one might not be romantic or sexual, however to whom one has made lifelong commitments which can embody issues like cohabiting and coparenting. Typically abbreviated PLP.
Utilized in a sentence: Our previous guest, Jenn Jackson, has a platonic life associate, two youngsters and a canine
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