Throuple
//ˈθɹʌp.əl// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Three individuals engaged in a romantic or sexual relationship. neologism
"The Air Force veteran fatally shot by police during last week’s US Capitol riot had been in a “throuple” with her husband and their live-in girlfriend, according to reports."
Example
More examples"The Air Force veteran fatally shot by police during last week’s US Capitol riot had been in a “throuple” with her husband and their live-in girlfriend, according to reports."
Etymology
Blend of three + couple.
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