bi-curious
adjective
bi-cu·ri·ous
ˌbī-ˈkyu̇r-ē-əs 
-ˈkyər-
variants
or less commonly bicurious
: characterized by an openness to or curiosity about having sexual relations with a person whose sex differs from that of one's usual sexual partners : curious about exploring or experimenting with bisexuality
I am nervous around Ava, and not sure what to say next, so she asks, "Are you straight, gay, or bi-curious?"—
Erika Schickel
Erika SchickelI'm bi-curious but haven't found anyone to explore my sexuality with.—Vibe
Vibe
Examples of bi-curious in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Perhaps the most notable break with samurai-film tradition here is positing that several of the male characters, based on historical figures, were lovers, ex-lovers or just bi-curious.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 May 2023
Your husband may be bisexual, gay or bi-curious.
—Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 22 Feb. 2023
Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 May 2023
Your husband may be bisexual, gay or bi-curious.
—Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 22 Feb. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1984, in the meaning defined above
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“Bi-curious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bi-curious. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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