uke
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A passive or submissive male fictional character in a same-sex relationship; a bottom.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Yaoi uke in fanfics often bear the brunt of stereotypical "negative female characteristics" such as passivity, helplessness, and masochism.
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 “uke” mean?
A passive or submissive male fictional character in a same-sex relationship; a bottom.
Is “uke” formal or informal?
uke is generally slang.