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pomosexual

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌpəʊməʊˈsɛksjʊəl/

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adj

Meaning 1

Rejecting, avoiding, or not fitting in any sexual orientation label, such as heterosexual, homosexual, asexual, pansexual, or bisexual.

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A pomosexual person.

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History

Etymology

From pomo (“post-modern”) + -sexual, playing on homosexual. Attested since the 1990s.