Twink (gay slang)

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Twinkie, twinkle, or the most common abbreviation twink, is used in gay slang to describe an attractive young or young-looking male, usually of slender build, only slightly muscular, with little or no body hair (often referred to as a "swimmer's build").

Originally, the term referred exculsively to blonds, but among gay people the term increasingly includes other young men whose features are those principally described above, but are not necessarily blond.

The term can be used in a derogatory and pejorative manner, implying shallowness and lack of intellect. In some cases, it is a neutral descriptive term, and sometimes a badge of honor. Twinks can include the subsets skaters and surfers, and are contrasted with Jocks and Bears. Closely related is Boi, although this generally represents a more feminine look.

1 Origin
2 References
3 External links
4 See also

[edit] Origin

The origin of the term is unknown but might be an allusion to the Twinkie pastry, which is golden (blonde) on the outside with cream on the inside, and is pleasantly sweet but with little nutritional substance.

There is a backronym that states "twink" stands for "teenaged, white, into no kink," although none of those things are either necessary or sufficient for being a twink.

Another possible definition comes from a literal interpretation of Twinkie. Someone is called a 'twink' because they are full of creme. This is based on one is identified as a "twink" because they appear to be young and often virgins, though this is rather tame interpretation of being full of creme.

[edit] References

Reuter, Donald F. 2006. Gay-2-Zee: A dictionary of sex, subtext and the sublime. St Martin's Press. ISBN 0-312-35427-4
Rodgers, Bruce. 1972. The Queen's Vernacular: A gay lexicon. Straight Arrow Books. ISBN 0-87932-026-5
Stewart, William. 1995 Cassell's Queer Companion : A Dictionary of Lesbian and Gay Life and Culture Cassell. ISBN 0-304-34301-3
Hart, Jack. 1998 Gay Sex: A Manual for Men Who Love Men Alyson Books. ISBN 155583468