arse bandit

== English == === Alternative forms === arse-bandit === Etymology === From arse +‎ bandit. Cf. turd burglar. === Pronunciation === === Noun === arse bandit (plural arse bandits) (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang, derogatory) Alternative form of ass bandit, a gay man. 1997 March 23, Anthony Horowitz & al., "The Killings at Badger's Drift", Midsomer Murders: DS Gavin Troy: But why would they want to kill her? Unless it was adultery. I suppose they could have been arse bandits. DCI Tom Barnaby: What? Troy: In the wood. Barnaby: You mean homosexuals, Troy. Troy: Well, that's what I said. Barnaby: You are as politically correct as a Nuremberg rally. ==== Usage notes ==== The term is usually considered derogatory, though some gay men have attempted to reclaim the term and use it jokingly.