Shota
name, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Hentai anime or manga, or other Japanese-inspired erotic art featuring young, usually prepubescent boys. uncountable, usually
- 2 A fictional young boy character, especially one featured in such material. Typically drawn with exaggerated or stylised cute features. countable, usually
Proper Noun
- 1 A male given name of Georgian origin.
"Shota Rustaveli (1172–1216) was a Georgian poet of the 12th century, and one of the greatest contributors to Georgian literature."
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"Shota said that he was shy about seeing her."
Etymology
Etymology 1
From Georgian შოთა (šota).
Etymology 2
From Japanese ショタ (shota) or a clipping of shotacon.
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