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gay
1[ gey ]
adjective
- of, relating to, or being a person who is sexually or romantically attracted to people of their own sex or gender:
A gay couple strolled by on the boardwalk.
- of, relating to, or being a person who is sexually or romantically attracted only to people of their own sex or gender:
Gay and bisexual men are both discussed in this study.
- of, indicating, or supporting interests or issues pertaining to gay people or the gay community:
He gives charitable contributions to a gay organization.
- Older Use. having or showing a merry, lively mood: gay music.
gay spirits;
gay music.
- Older Use. bright or showy: gay ornaments.
gay colors;
gay ornaments.
- Obsolete.
- (used especially of women and especially in poetry) beautiful, lofty, noble, or excellent:
The learned man hath got the lady gay.
- excellent; topnotch:
a gay and lofty mind.
- Older Use. given to or abounding in social or other pleasures: the Gay Nineties.
a gay social season;
the Gay Nineties.
- Older Use. sexually unrestrained; having loose morals:
In the 1930s movie, the baron is referred to as “a gay old rogue with an eye for the ladies.”
- Slang: Older Use. inappropriately forward or bold; overly familiar; reckless:
George got gay at the Christmas party and suddenly swept his boss's wife onto the dance floor.
- Slang: Disparaging and Offensive. awkward, stupid, or bad.
noun
- Usually Offensive.
- a person, especially a man, who is sexually or romantically attracted to people of the same sex or gender.
- a person, especially a man, who is sexually or romantically attracted exclusively to people of the same sex or gender.
adverb
- in a gay manner.
Gay
2[ gey ]
noun
- John, 1685–1732, English poet and dramatist.
- a female or male given name.
gay
1/ ɡeɪ /
adjective
- homosexual
- of or for homosexuals
a gay club
- carefree and merry
a gay temperament
- brightly coloured; brilliant
a gay hat
- given to pleasure, esp in social entertainment
a gay life
noun
- a homosexual
Gay
2/ ɡeɪ /
noun
- GayJohn16851732MEnglishWRITING: poetTHEATRE: dramatist John. 1685–1732, English poet and dramatist; author of The Beggar's Opera (1728)
gay
- Descriptive term for homosexuals.
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Derived Forms
- ˈgayness, noun
Other Words From
- gay·ness noun
- non·gay adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of gay1
Word History and Origins
Origin of gay1
Example Sentences
“I do not support gay marriages being recognized in Florida,” he wrote Andrew Walther of Sanford.
That man was Xavier Cortada, a gay man who wrote of his frustration that he and his partner of eight years were unable to marry.
Some gay apps, like the newer Mister, have not subscribed to the community/tribe model.
Meanwhile, in Florida, Bush was flooded with questions about whether gay marriage could possibly come to the Sunshine State.
In the 70s, this myth kept openly gay people out of teaching positions.
Am I not in France—gay, delightful France—partaking of the kindness and civility of the country?
After a moment's silence, the cavaliers both burst into a gay laugh.
Never had Tom seen his gay and careless cousin in such guise: he was restless, silent, intense and inarticulate.
If it had not been for the presence of Mademoiselle Stéphanie, it would not have been gay for Aristide.
The box of the diplomatic corps was just opposite us, and our gay little Mrs. F. sat in it dressed in white satin.
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