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English
Etymology
Blend of them + bimbo, by analogy with himbo.
Pronunciation
Noun
thembo (plural thembos)
- (slang, sometimes derogatory) A physically attractive non-binary person who lacks intelligence; the non-binary equivalent of a bimbo.
2020, “Bimbos, himbos, thembos, and topping the almighty eggplant”, in Verse Magazine, 33rd edition, University of South Australia, published 2020, page 40: 2021, Elena Plumb, “Rise of the Bimbo”, in The Avenue, Northeastern University, published Spring 2021, page 41:Anyone who wishes to embrace their femininity and sexuality is welcome on the bimbos' glittery island, regardless of gender expression — Chlapecka address her audience as “bimbos, thembos, himbos, bimboys, or any 'bo' you wanna be” in a "get ready with me" video on her profile.
2021 November 3, Andrew Jankowski, “Hot Coffee Cart”, in Williamette Week, published 2021, page 24:Miller and Hanson hired nonbinary people and trans and cisgender men to staff their cart—describing the workforce as “himbos, thembos and flirts” on the cart's social media pages.
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