cho-mo n. a child molester. Also chi-mo. Etymological Note: child + [o] + molester (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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Hey, it’s Chi-mo with an i,
not cho-mo.
As you can see from the evidence above, “cho mo” is a valid form of the term, so you’re wrong. There is, of course, also the form “chi mo” but it is not the exclusive form of the term. I’ll revise the entry to include both.
Thanks, for the quick response and revision plans. Take a look at 2006 entry from Nebraska: “chi-mo” is right there.
That’s because I just added it!