"fakaleitī" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fakaleitīs [plural], fakaleitī [plural]
Etymology: From Tongan fakaleitī; the second part comes from English lady. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|to|fakaleitī}} Tongan fakaleitī, {{der|en|en|lady}} English lady Head templates: {{en-noun|s|fakaleitī}} fakaleitī (plural fakaleitīs or fakaleitī)
  1. (Tonga) A man who behaves in an effeminate manner. Wikipedia link: fakaleitī Categories (topical): Gender Synonyms: cockney, pansy, sissy, effeminate man, fakaleiti
    Sense id: en-fakaleitī-en-noun-41DpzxCA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms borrowed back into English

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