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   gay

   /ɡā/

   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. lighthearted and carefree: dated "Nan had a gay disposition and a very pretty face" Similar cheerfulcheerymerryjollylightheartedmirthfuljovialgladhappybrightin good spiritsin high spiritsjoyfulelatedexuberantanimatedlivelysprightlyvivaciousbuoyantbouncybubblyperkyeffervescentplayfulfrolicsomeinformal:chirpyon top of the worldas happy as a sandboyas happy as a clamOpposite gloomy
   • ▪ brightly colored; showy; brilliant: "a gay profusion of purple and pink sweet peas" Similar brightbrightly coloredvividbrilliantrichvibrantrichly coloredmany-coloredmulticoloredflamboyantgaudyOpposite drab
   • 3. foolish, stupid, or unimpressive: offensive "making students wait for the light is kind of a gay rule"

   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 › 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.

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

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   belonging or relating to gay people and sometimes queer people (= people who do not fit a society's traditional ideas about gender or sexuality): the gay and lesbian community gay rights

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. gaycenter.org › community › lgbtqDefining LGBTQ+ - The Center

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   LGBTQIA+ is an abbreviation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, and more. These terms are used to describe a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.

7. www.vanderbilt.edu › lgbtqi › resourcesDefinitions | The Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,...

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   GAY: Used in some cultural settings to represent men who are attracted to men in a romantic, erotic and/or emotional sense. Not all men who engage in same-gender sexual behavior identify as gay, and as such this label should be used with caution.

8. www.britannica.com › topic › homosexualityHomosexuality | Meaning, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 28, 2024 · homosexuality, sexual interest in and attraction to members of one’s own sex. The term gay is frequently used as a synonym for homosexual; female homosexuality is often referred to as lesbianism. At different times and in different cultures, homosexual behaviour has been variously approved of, tolerated, punished, and banned.