In the gay slang, twink is a term that describes a young or young-looking male, usually of slender build with little to no body hair. To many gay men, the term is pejorative and implies shallowness and stupidity. Twinks are typically contrasted with bears.

"Twink" may also be used as a derogatory term to describe a weak or effeminate male.

In internet gaming communities, a "twink" is a person who uses cheap tactics in order to get ahead of other players.

See also

Chest hair, Secondary sex characteristic, Homosexuality, Sexual attraction, Sexual orientation, Twinkie

External links

• Twink code