English · Slang Candidate

on the other bus

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

Homosexual.

⚠ Register: derogatory, slang

Examples

“He's a bit of a loner and I think he's on the other bus, if you know what I mean.” He added and waved a limp wrist over the bar. The other men reacted to the news that Blackman might be gay by shaking their heads in disgust […]

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 “on the other bus” mean?

Homosexual.

Is “on the other bus” formal or informal?

on the other bus is generally derogatory, slang.

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