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ambisextrous

[ am-bi-sek-struhs ]

adjective

  1. Informal.
    1. attracted to both men and women, or to people of various gender identities; bisexual.
    2. used by or suitable for any gender; unisex:

      ambisextrous hairstyles.

  2. held in common by both the male and female sex, especially sexual characteristics.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of ambisextrous1

First recorded in 1965–70; blend of sex 1 and ambidextrous

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