U-Haul lesbian

English

Etymology

The expression may have been originated in the early 1980s by comic Lea DeLaria, who joked:

Q: What does a lesbian bring on a second date?

A: A U-Haul.

Pronunciation

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Noun

U-Haul lesbian (plural U-Haul lesbians)

(slang, US, often derogatory, in North American lesbian culture) A lesbian in a relationship that progresses very quickly, for example moving in together after only a short period of time.

References

(etymology) The Advocate, Feb 1st, 2000
(etymology) The Stranger Jul 17 - Jul 23, 2003
Metro Weekly
Houston Voice
The Advocate August 19th, 2003

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