"nick-bent" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} nick-bent (not comparable)
  1. (UK, slang) Engaging in homosexual relationships only while in prison and segregated from the opposite sex. Tags: UK, not-comparable, slang Categories (topical): LGBT Related terms: gay for the stay, lesbian until graduation

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