epalhommi

Icelandic

Etymology

From Epal (a Reykjavík high-end interior design store) and hommi (“gay man”). A neologism that rose to prominence when it was chosen as RÚV's Word of the Year 2017.

Noun

epalhommi m

1. (neologism, derogatory) a stereotypical adult gay man who's a fan of high-end interior design products