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lino

n. uncountable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈɫinoʊ// UK //lˈiːnəʊ// lino Informal Vulgar

n. a very rude and offensive word for a person's private parts. It is extremely vulgar and should only be used in very informal or adult situations.

n. a highly offensive and vulgar slang term for the male genitalia.


SIMPLE

He used a very rude word for lino during the argument.

CONTEXTUAL

The comedian used a vulgar term for lino in his set, which led to a complaint from the audience.

COMPLEX

While the term for lino is technically a proper noun, its extreme vulgarity renders it unsuitable for any professional or public discourse.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

Clipping of linoleum, probably influenced by -o (“diminutive suffix”).

Etymology 2

Contraction of linesman + -o (“diminutive suffix”).

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