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gey

American  
[gey] / geɪ /

adverb

  1. Scot. considerably; very.


gey British  
/ ɡaɪ, ɡəɪ /

adverb

  1. dialect (intensifier)

    it's gey cold

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Etymology

Origin of gey

First recorded in 1805–15; variant of gay

Example Sentences

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Dr. George Gey, a physician at the hospital, noticed that Lacks' cells reproduce at a very high rate, and began cultivating them for use in a broad range of medical research.

From Salon

“Everything is under very strict nondisclosure agreements,” Mr. Gey said.

From New York Times

Mr. Gey, from the French design firm, said it does not work with people under sanctions.

From New York Times

Sébastien Gey, the director at Zuretti, said in an interview that the yacht’s owner — whom he declined to name because of nondisclosure agreements — was deeply involved in its design and construction, making frequent visits as the ship was built and outfitted.

From New York Times

Most of the planning and details for those two vessels were left to Mr. Kochman, recalled Mr. Gey.

From New York Times