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

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   : of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to people of one's same sex. gay men. a gay woman in her 40s. often used to refer to men only. gay and lesbian members of the community. b. : of, relating to, or intended for people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, etc. the gay rights movement. a gay bar. 2. a.

3. www.thefreedictionary.com › gayerGayer - definition of gayer by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. gay·er, gay·est. 1. Of, relating to, or having a sexual orientation to persons of the same sex. 2. Showing or characterized by cheerfulness and lighthearted excitement; merry. 3. Bright or lively, especially in color: a gay, sunny room. 4. Offensive Slang Socially inappropriate or foolish.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCambridge Dictionary | English Dictionary, Translations &...

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5. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › gayergayer - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   5 days ago · gayer (plural gayers) (chiefly UK, colloquial, derogatory) Somebody who is gay (in the sense of either homosexual or uncool).

6. www.yourdictionary.com › gayerGayer Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   noun. (chiefly UK, colloquial, derogatory) Somebody who is gay (in the sense of either homosexual or uncool). Wiktionary.

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 · For respectfulness and inclusivity, it’s important to understand the difference—and to remember that people’s use and feelings about the words vary widely. In this article, we will explain how the terms gay and queer are used differently in the context of sexuality and gender identity.

8. wikidiff.com › gay › gayerGay vs Gayer - What's the difference? - WikiDiff

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   As adjectives the difference between gay and gayer is that gay is happy, joyful, and lively while gayer is comparative of gay. As nouns the difference between gay and gayer is that gay is a homosexual, especially a male homosexual; see also lesbian while gayer is somebody who is gay (in the sense of either homosexual or uncool). As a proper ...