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English
Etymology
Ultimately unknown, but various theories exist. Modern usage was popularized by American television show The League; the term itself likely stems from a misinterpretation or invented hoax about some Inuit and Aleutian peoples' cultural practices of polygamy and polyamory, especially among married women and their male guests.[1]
Pronunciation
Noun
Eskimo brothers pl (plural only)
- (slang) Men who have had sexual intercourse with the same woman.
- Coordinate term: Eskimo sisters
2010, Douglas Lance, EFiction August, page 51:“Are you ready to be Eskimo brothers?” Pete asked with as straight a face as possible.
“I guess,” Derek laughed. “Why? Did you bang her?”
2013, R. K. Lilley, Grounded:“We'll finally be Eskimo brothers, mate! I've been looking forward to this day!”
Translations
men who have had sexual intercourse with the same woman
References
- ^ “Eskimo brothers”, in Dictionary.com, 2018 March 1, retrieved 25 October 2019