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Latest post Mon, Mar 2 2009 7:42 PM by nona the brit. 4 replies.
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English2  +  681868 Mon, 02 Mar 09 11:14 AM
Hi english gurus,

Is "lesbi" a valid english word?

What about "les-bo?"

Please help!

Thanks!
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askshameer, 264 days ago
They are not valid words... Both these words are just colloquial way of saying...

/Sameer
English2, 264 days ago
Oh, okay. Thank you, Shameer!
Grammar Geek  +  682026 Mon, 02 Mar 09 06:19 PM

I've certainly heard "lesbo" but never, ever have I heard "lesbi." It's not used in the U.S.

It's not a very respectful term so I would suggest not using it, but if you must, use it only in speech, not in writing.

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nona the brit  +  682063 Mon, 02 Mar 09 07:42 PM
Same in the UK. Lesbi not used. Lesbo an insult.

Use the correct word instead of trying for slang.
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