Iyo

“In Your Opinion,” the acronym is emblematic of “imo” (meaning “in my opinion”).

“Iyo, what’s the best pizza topping?”
“Pepperoni.”

Mst.

A proposed gender neutral version of Mr., Ms., or Mrs.
It is pronounced “Mist” and was intended to be between Mister and Miss. It was also made in part due to dissatisfaction with the other proposed gender neutral honorific “Mx.” pronounced “mix.”

“Hello Mst. Lovato, right this way.”

homomisia

Homomisia is a more etymologically accurate version of “homophobia.” Since most people aren’t scared of gay people, but rather, they hate them, “-mis-“ is a much more accurate Greek suffix.

Homomisia describes the hatred of, or discrimination inflicted upon, gay people.

Related words include: transmisia, queermisia, and lesbomisia

“Did you hear? Jacob is *totally* homomisic.”

“Really? That’s fucked up. Homomisia is such a problem at this school.”

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Comphet

Comphet stands for “compulsory heterosexuality.” It has it’s own definition on Wikipedia or whatever, and that’s generally correct, but not entirely.

Comphet is a term generally used in lesbian circles that refers to when a lesbian is led to think that she’s attracted to men. This can manifest in her also knowing she’s into women, and thinking she’s bi, or her not even recognizing she’s into women, and thinking she’s straight. This experience can be hard for them to go through.

This happens to gay men to an extent as well, but not nearly as often or strongly.

Person 1: Why did you date Boy? You’re a lesbian, right?
Lesbian: Oh, that was just comphet.

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