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lezz

A casual slang shortening of 'lesbian.' Depending on context and speaker, it can range from neutral to mildly derogatory — use within LGBTQ+ communities tends to be more matter-of-fact, while use by outsiders can carry dismissive or offensive overtones.

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#1·Apr 28, 2026

A casual slang shortening of 'lesbian.' Depending on context and speaker, it can range from neutral to mildly derogatory — use within LGBTQ+ communities tends to be more matter-of-fact, while use by outsiders can carry dismissive or offensive overtones. It sits in a similar register to 'les' or 'lesbo.'

She identified herself as a lezz without any particular drama about it.
Origin: Clipped form of 'lesbian'; the '-zz' respelling reflects casual phonetic reduction. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(slang) lesbian.

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