A sex offender, particularly a child molester.
Nonce
Example Sentences
"He's a nonce, stay away."
"They don't like nonces in prison."
Etymology & History
British sex offender. British prison slang for child molester. 'Nonce' British extreme insult. Prison British violence target. Etymology uncertain British usage strong. Reflects British prison vocabulary severity.
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General British
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Era
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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