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Meaning of Adam and Steve | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A phrase, often satirical, recasting the Biblical couple of Adam and Eve as a homosexual couple, Adam and Steve. In context, it may be used as a pejorative against either homosexuality or religious opposition to it.

attributive, humorous, often, plural, plural-only

Equivalents

Português Adão e Ivo

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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