fence sitter
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Etymology
From fence + sitter, from the verb sit on the fence.
Noun
fence sitter (plural fence sitters)
- One who takes neither side of an argument or controversy, but maintains a neutral position.
- (potentially offensive) One who is bisexual, or who is uncertain about their sexual orientation.
- 2007, Adrian Tomine, Shortcomings (graphic novel), →ISBN, page 65:
- What...? EW. You scored with the fence-sitter?
- Synonyms: see Thesaurus:bisexual person
- 2007, Adrian Tomine, Shortcomings (graphic novel), →ISBN, page 65:
Related terms
Translations
one maintaining neutral position
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one who is bisexual, or who is uncertain about sexual orientation
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