ponce的词源

英文词源

ponce (n.)youdaoicibaDictYouDict
slang term, chiefly British, 1872, originally "a pimp, a man supported by women" (pouncey in same sense is attested from 1861), of unknown origin, perhaps from French pensionnaire "boarder, lodger, person living without working." Meaning "male homosexual" first attested 1932 in Auden [OED]. Also as a verb. Related: Poncey.

中文词源

ponce:皮条客,娘娘腔

俚语,可能来自法语pensionnaire,寄宿者,吃白食者,靠妓女养活者,来自拉丁语pendere,悬挂,依靠,词源同depend,pension.-aire,人。引申词义皮条客,娘娘腔。

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