Fruit machine

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Definition

In sexuality-related slang, a fruit machine is a device developed to identify homosexual people by measuring their physical responses to different kinds of pornography.

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Fruit machine meaning

In a sexuality-related context, “fruit machine” refers to a device developed to identify homosexual people by measuring their physical responses to different kinds of pornography.

Other meanings

In UK usage, “fruit machine” can also mean a slot machine with spinning wheels marked with pictures of fruit. It can also refer to a vending machine that dispenses fruit.

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  1. Wiktionary: Fruit machine definition