n. Name given to someone who looks the part of a lesbian, but is not actually a lesbian. Part of a series of titles including “Chicken” and “Chicken Parm”. Chicken being someone who is a lesbian, but does not
look the part, and Chicken Parm being someone who is a lesbian and also looks the part of a lesbian.
This term can be used as an adjective as well such as “parmy” in reference to someone or something that person is wearing.
This term originated at a gay bar in an attempt to classify the looks of a straight friend in the
group.
Some parmy items include cargo pants,
button downs, hiking boots, plaid, hats, etc.