Meaning of gentlethem | Babel Free
Definitions
Polite term of address for a non-binary person.
neologism
Examples
““We’re conducting biowarfare 101 today, boys and girls and gentlethem.””
““My queen, ladies, gentlemen, and gentlethems,” Dallas said.”
“Shopping for jeans can be a terribly gendered experience. I hear you, fellow gremlins and gentlethems, asking why should I wear jeans ever again?”
“So both she/her and he/him have been used in relation to me. Though, I have to admit that my absolute favourites have been ‘m'theydy’ and ‘gentlethem’ from a couple of cheeky supporters. Even if they didn't realise just how right they were, their general joking ease with non-binary names was one that had me thoroughly entertained and pleased.”
“in a TV show where people dress up as drag queens contestants are asked to name their inner saboteur / ladies & gentlethem, please welcome to the stage Sid”
“Gaydies and gentlethems! The MerseyPride Icon Award goes to . . . Cherry Brandy!”
“The gentlethems at the booth here were just telling me about the Butterworth Cemetery excursion and—”
““Ladies, gentlethems, and my fellow incorrigible assholes!” William shouted.”
“And … did you kiss? [Bella:] A gentle-them always kisses and tells. (No, we didn’t.)”
““Ladies and gentlethems,” Charlotte said, raising her arms like a preacher. “We are saved.””
“Now it’s the ladies and gentlethem of the jury”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.