A rare piece of LGBT slang, used informally within lesbian communities to describe a young or newly out lesbian who is still finding her identity and community.
A rare piece of LGBT slang, used informally within lesbian communities to describe a young or newly out lesbian who is still finding her identity and community. The -ling diminutive suffix gives it an affectionate, sometimes teasing quality, similar to other community-internal terms that use smallness to signal newness or inexperience. As with many identity-related terms, it's most comfortably used within the community itself.
The older crowd at the bar smiled and pointed out the dykeling in the corner nervously clutching her first beer at the pride event.
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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LGBT slang for a young or immature gay person — someone newly out or still learning the ropes of queer social culture. The '-ling' diminutive suffix gives it an affectionate, slightly patronizing quality (like 'duckling' or 'seedling'), suggesting someone at an early stage rather than someone fully formed. Used within LGBTQ+ communities, typically without malice.
(LGBTQ slang) The ability to detect whether or not a person is lesbian by observing that person.
(slang) The state or sphere of dykes, or lesbians.
(slang, somewhat, derogatory) A forcefully masculine or butch lesbian.
(LGBT slang, rare) A young or immature lesbian.
Dykeling means: A young or immature lesbian.. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
dykeling means: A young or immature lesbian.. Register: very informal, slang. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.