Definitions by Termsmith
LGBK
LGBK stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Kinkster.
It is a sexuality umbrella covering people whose sexual attraction, desire, arousal and interests are shaped by the people, characteristics, presentations, roles, dynamics, fetishes or activities they are drawn to.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Kinkster are treated as equal and overlapping categories of sexuality.
L = Lesbian person
G = Gay person
B = Bisexual person
K = Kinkster person
Within LGBK, Kinkster is used broadly for sexuality involving kinks, fetishes, characteristics, presentations, roles, relationship dynamics or activities.
This can include BDSM, fetishism, pegging, partner sharing, erotic crossdressing, roleplay, age play, pet play, toy use, sensation play, exhibitionism, voyeurism and other kink based attractions or interests.
The categories can overlap, so a person may identify with one or several parts of LGBK.
Put simply, LGBK recognises both who someone is sexually attracted to and the interests, roles, dynamics or experiences that form part of their sexuality.
In shorter mainstream use, LGBK can be described as an umbrella for different forms of sexuality based on identity, attraction, desire, interests, roles and experiences.
T is not included in LGBK because transgender describes gender identity, while LGBK is intended as a sexuality umbrella covering sexual identity, attraction, desire, arousal and interests.
LGBK: Who You Are. Who You're Into. What You're Into.
It is a sexuality umbrella covering people whose sexual attraction, desire, arousal and interests are shaped by the people, characteristics, presentations, roles, dynamics, fetishes or activities they are drawn to.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Kinkster are treated as equal and overlapping categories of sexuality.
L = Lesbian person
G = Gay person
B = Bisexual person
K = Kinkster person
Within LGBK, Kinkster is used broadly for sexuality involving kinks, fetishes, characteristics, presentations, roles, relationship dynamics or activities.
This can include BDSM, fetishism, pegging, partner sharing, erotic crossdressing, roleplay, age play, pet play, toy use, sensation play, exhibitionism, voyeurism and other kink based attractions or interests.
The categories can overlap, so a person may identify with one or several parts of LGBK.
Put simply, LGBK recognises both who someone is sexually attracted to and the interests, roles, dynamics or experiences that form part of their sexuality.
In shorter mainstream use, LGBK can be described as an umbrella for different forms of sexuality based on identity, attraction, desire, interests, roles and experiences.
T is not included in LGBK because transgender describes gender identity, while LGBK is intended as a sexuality umbrella covering sexual identity, attraction, desire, arousal and interests.
LGBK: Who You Are. Who You're Into. What You're Into.
"I'm usually straight, but I'm curious. Put the right kinkster in front of me with the right toys, some BDSM, pegging, an extra person, roleplay and outfits, and suddenly the gender matters a lot less. I'd even wear the dress for the right person. Apparently sexuality has more settings than just gay, straight and bi. That's the K in LGBK."
Institutional Betrayal
When a government or institution knows that one of its systems is materially harming the people it is meant to serve but keeps the system running, hides or minimises the damage, or refuses obvious corrections because powerful beneficiaries prefer the status quo.
“It stopped being a mistake years ago. They know it is failing, know who is paying for it and still refuse to change it. Institutional betrayal.”
Institutional Betrayal by Termsmith September 5, 2026
Border Betrayal
When politicians entrusted with maintaining controlled migration knowingly allow migration settings to exceed what the country can reasonably absorb while citizens carry the resulting housing, infrastructure, wage or service pressures and organised interests receive the benefits.
“If citizens get the housing shortage while corporations get the labour supply, eventually people are going to call it border betrayal.”
Border Betrayal by Termsmith September 5, 2026
Traitorous Empathy
When compassion crosses from being merely self destructive into knowingly placing outsiders, another group or an ideology above people you have an actual duty to protect or represent.
“Helping others is one thing. Sacrificing the people you were elected to protect so you can look compassionate is traitorous empathy.”
Traitorous Empathy by Termsmith September 5, 2026
Mandate Traitor
A politician who gains power through a clear electoral promise or public mandate, then knowingly uses that power to pursue the opposite outcome for another political, corporate or institutional interest.
“You promised controlled migration, got elected on controlled migration, then opened the doors wider the moment you had power. Mandate traitor.”
Mandate Traitor by Termsmith September 5, 2026
Office Traitor
A politician or public official who knowingly uses power entrusted to their office against the people they are supposed to represent, especially for corporate, foreign, personal or party advantage.
“Australians pay you to manage the gate, not throw it open because your donors want cheaper labour. Office traitor.”
Office Traitor by Termsmith September 5, 2026
Citizen Betrayal
When a politician or government knowingly uses public power in a way that seriously harms its own citizens because another group, industry, party, donor, institution or political objective benefits from it. More than ordinary incompetence because the harm is known and the policy continues anyway.
“You knew housing and services were overloaded, knew who was profiting from it, and kept turning the intake up anyway. That is citizen betrayal.”
Citizen Betrayal by Termsmith September 5, 2026