naam4 gei6男妓
Jyutpingnaam4 gei6
Yalenàahm geih
Definition
Male prostitute; a man who sells sex for money.
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How it's used
This term is highly explicit and carries a strong social stigma. It is rarely used in polite conversation and is typically reserved for legal, journalistic, or very blunt contexts. Using it to describe someone is considered offensive and derogatory.
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He works as a male prostitute to support his family.
Do you know where to find a male prostitute?
Related words
Common phrases
to work as a male prostitute
Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe a male sex worker in a professional or respectful context, as it is inherently judgmental. Use more neutral or descriptive phrasing if you need to discuss the industry without being insulting.
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Grammar guides
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