Adam and Steve

noun

A phrase, often satirical, recasting the Biblical couple of Adam and Eve as a homosexual couple, Adam and Steve. In context, it may be used as a pejorative against either homosexuality or religious opposition to it.

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Meanings

nounAdam and Steve pl (plural only)
  1. attributivehumorousoftenpluralplural onlyA phrase, often satirical, recasting the Biblical couple of Adam and Eve as a homosexual couple, Adam and Steve. In context, it may be used as a pejorative against either homosexuality or religious opposition to it.

Origin

Alteration of Adam and Eve with Steve chosen for its phonetic similarity.

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Translations

Portuguese Adão e Ivo
  • Adão e Ivoa phrase recasting the Biblical couple of Adam and Eve as a homosexual couple
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APA

Adam and Steve. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Adam%20and%20Steve

MLA

“Adam and Steve.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Adam%20and%20Steve. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Adam and Steve,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Adam%20and%20Steve.

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