gey
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of gey
First recorded in 1805–15; variant of gay
Example Sentences
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Ballerinas jet up like natural gey sers in grandiose one-handed lifts, only to plummet a moment later in balletic kamikaze dives.
From Time Magazine Archive
When the splash occurs, it will be a veritable gey ser, also six times as high as on earth.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Ay,” Babbie answered, “I’m gey ill for what I’ve done.”
From The Little Minister by J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
“He’s gey canny for a lad,” said David, grinning.
From In the Days of the Guild by Louise Lamprey
At that a sob broke from Babbie’s heart, and looking at her doubtfully Micah said— “Maybe you’re gey ill for what you’ve done?”
From The Little Minister by J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
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