Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

thembo

/ˈðɛmboʊ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: them-bo
IPA: /ˈðɛmboʊ/

13

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A physically attractive non-binary person who lacks intelligence; the non-binary equivalent of a bimbo.

Derogatory; Slang

Example Sentences

"Anyone who wishes to embrace their femininity and sexuality is welcome on the bimbos' glittery island, regardless of gender expression — Chlapecka address^([sic]) her audience as “bimbos, thembos, himbos, bimboys, or any 'bo' you wanna be” in a "get ready with me" video on her profile."
"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."

Etymology

Blend of them + bimbo, by analogy with himbo.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈðɛmboʊ/
British English: /ˈðɛmbəʊ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

thembos (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce thembo?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈðɛmboʊ/.
What does thembo mean?: A physically attractive non-binary person who lacks intelligence; the non-binary equivalent of a bimbo.
Where does thembo come from?: Blend of them + bimbo, by analogy with himbo.

How to pronounce thembo

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