bi-cu·ri·ous
| \ ˌbī-ˈkyu̇r-ē-əs
, -ˈkyər- \
, -ˈkyər- \
variants:
or less commonly bicurious
Definition of bi-curious
: 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 I'm bi-curious but haven't found anyone to explore my sexuality with. — Vibe
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“Bi-curious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bi-curious. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.
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