Catamite

Last Updated: May 7, 2015

Definition - What does Catamite mean?

Catamite is a term that refers to a young male who is the passive or receiving partner during sexual intercourse with an older man.

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Kinkly explains Catamite

The term catamite originates from ancient Greece, and is associated with the common practice where an adult man would take a young pubescent male as a lover. The term can be used as an insult if directed towards a grown man.

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