A term coined by GB Jones and/or Bruce LaBruce of the late 80s gay punk/sleaze zine "JD's." Later validated by a new wave of early 90s gay punk bands like Tribe 8, Pansy Division, Team Dresch, Sister George, God Is My Co-Pilot, and many others. Focused mainly around three record labels (Outpunk, Chainsaw and Candy-Ass.. this genre is still around today.
Tribe 8
Pansy Division
Team Dresch
Sister George Sta-Prest
God Is My Co-Pilot
Cypher in the Snow
Double Zero Mukilteo Fairies
The Need
Someone or something that bites your ankles.
To a postman, an ankle biter is often known as a dog.
To an adult, an ankle biter may be a toddler.
To hikers, an ankle biter is sometimes a tick.
And so on.