Etymology

otokonoko

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Today it means: A male who has extremely feminine appearance and mannerisms. Full definition →

Japanese 男の娘
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  1. Japanese · borrowed from男の娘
  2. English todayotokonoko

Borrowed from Japanese 男の娘 (literally “male girl”).

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