brokeback
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Homoerotic; homosexual, gay.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I don't really think Frodo and Sam were gay, even if a couple of the scenes seemed a little brokeback to me.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “brokeback” mean?
Homoerotic; homosexual, gay.
Is “brokeback” formal or informal?
brokeback is generally slang.