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General Slang
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Trade
/treɪd/ · noun · vulgar
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May contain explicit language some viewers may find offensive. Intended for adults.
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Trade In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Polari and wider gay slang of mid-20th-century Britain; 'trade' for a casual partner predates Polari in gay usage and is documented in Paul Baker's histories, reflecting the dangers of seeking sex under criminalisation.
Variants
rough trade
People Also Ask
What does trade mean in Polari?
It refers to a casual sexual partner, or the act of seeking one.
What is 'rough trade'?
A working-class or aggressive casual partner — a phrase that spread into mainstream English.
Why is trade rated as adult content?
It refers explicitly to seeking casual sex, so it is marked nsfw as historical record.
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