they/them

== English == === Etymology === From a common format for specifying gender-neutral pronouns in online profiles. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation, General American) IPA(key): /ˈðeɪˌðɛm/ Rhymes: -eɪðɛm === Noun === they/them (plural they/thems) (Internet slang, sometimes derogatory, sometimes offensive) A non-binary person; one who uses gender-neutral pronouns. ==== Usage notes ==== They/them is used as a self-descriptor by many non-binary people, but some consider it reductive and offensive. ==== Translations ==== === Verb === they/them (third-person singular simple present they/thems, present participle they/themming, simple past and past participle they/themmed or they/them'd) (transitive) To refer to (someone) using gender-neutral pronouns.