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Ret's Word of the Day: Nonce Nonce Meaning: (British prison slang, strongly derogatory) A sex offender, especially one who commits offences against children; a child molester ↔ (argot carcéral britannique, très péjoratif) délinquant sexuel, en particulier agresseur d'enfants. /nɒns/ [ NONSS ] 🔊 Hear it Usage note: This is an extremely offensive, derogatory term primarily used in British prison slang and street language. It carries intense social stigma and is considered hate speech in many contexts. Avoid using it casually; it can provoke strong reactions. The older meaning ("for the nonce" ↔ for the time being) is unrelated and neutral. Example: "That'll work for the nonce, but we'll need a better plan for the long term." Dialogue Inmate 1 : “Stay away from that new guy on the wing.” Inmate 2 : “Why? Wh...

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