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adj

hetero

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adj
1
Informal for heterosexual; attracted to the opposite sex.
"The show was criticized for only featuring hetero couples."
noun
1
Informal term for a heterosexual person.
"He identifies as a hetero, but supports the LGBTQ community fully."

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In plain EnglishA casual short form of "heterosexual."

Word Forms

more hetero comparative, heteros plural, most hetero superlative

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A clipped, informal form of "heterosexual."

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