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   gay

   /ɡeɪ/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person) homosexual (used especially of a man): "the city's gay and lesbian people"
   • ▪ relating to or used by homosexual people: "a gay bar"
   • 2. light-hearted and carefree: dated "Nan had a gay disposition and a very pretty face" Similar cheerfulcheerymerryjollylight-heartedmirthfuljovialgladhappybrightin good spiritsin high spiritsjoyfulelatedexuberantanimatedlivelysprightlyvivaciousbuoyantbouncybubblyperkyeffervescentplayfulfrolicsomeinformal:chirpyon top of the worldas happy as a sandboyas happy as a clamOpposite gloomy
   • ▪ brightly coloured; showy: "a gay profusion of purple and pink sweet peas" Similar brightbrightly colouredvividbrilliantrichvibrantrichly colouredmany-colouredmulticolouredflamboyantgaudyOpposite drab
   • 3. foolish, stupid, or unimpressive: offensive "he thinks the obsession with celebrity is totally gay"

   noun

   • 1. a homosexual person (typically referring to a man): "the capital is a popular destination for gays and lesbians from all over the world" Similar homosexualqueerlesbianlesbigayLGBTLGBTQGLBTinformal:pinklavenderrare:homophileUraniandated:that wayOpposite heterosexualstraight

   Word Origin Middle English (in gay (sense 2 of the adjective)): from Old French gai, of unknown origin.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGAY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   sexually or romantically attracted to people of the same gender or sex: My aunt is gay. Mark knew he was gay by the time he was 14. Compare. asexual adjective. bisexual adjective. homosexual adjective. lesbian adjective. straight adjective (SEXUALITY) informal. pansexual adjective.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › GayGay - Wikipedia

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   In modern English, gay has come to be used as an adjective, and as a noun, referring to the community, practices and cultures associated with homosexuality. In the 1960s, gay became the word favored by homosexual men to describe their sexual orientation.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gayGay Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of GAY is of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to people of one's same sex —often used to refer to men only. How to use gay in a sentence. Usage of Gay: Usage Guide Synonym Discussion of Gay.

5. www.healthyplace.com › gender › gayWhat Does It Mean to be Gay? Definition and Meaning of Gay

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   1 day ago · Gay is a term that is not gender specific so men or women can be termed "gay." When identifying people as gay though, it's important to consider three things. According to Avert.org, an international charity, these things are: Sexual attraction. Sexual behavior. Sexual identity.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › gayGAY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   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.

7. www.dictionary.com › e › queer-vs-gayQueer vs. Gay: How The Words Are Different, And Why It’s...

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   Jun 13, 2023 · In the context of sexual identity, the word gay is generally used to mean “of, relating to, or being a person who is sexually or romantically attracted to people of their own sex or gender.” Often, the word gay is used specifically in reference to men who are attracted to other men.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgay adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of gay adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.