Eskimo brothers

English

Etymology

Ultimately unknown, but various theories exist. Modern usage was popularized by American television show The League; the term itself likely stems from a misinterpretation or invented hoax about some Inuit and Aleutian peoples' cultural practices of polygamy and polyamory, especially among married women and their male guests.[1]

Pronunciation

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Noun

Eskimo brothers pl (plural only)

  1. (slang, sometimes derogatory) Men who have had sexual intercourse with the same woman.
    Coordinate term: Eskimo sisters
    • 2010, Douglas Lance, EFiction August, page 51:
      “Are you ready to be Eskimo brothers?” Pete asked with as straight a face as possible.
      “I guess,” Derek laughed. “Why? Did you bang her?
    • 2013, R. K. Lilley, Grounded:
      “We'll finally be Eskimo brothers, mate! I've been looking forward to this day!

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References

  1. “Eskimo brothers”, in Dictionary.com, 1 March 2018, retrieved 25 October 2019
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