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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.

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

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   straight adjective (SEXUALITY) informal. pansexual adjective. 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. We went to a gay bar.

3. 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.

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

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   May 9, 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.

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

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   Gay definition: of, relating to, or being a person who is sexually or romantically attracted to people of their own sex or gender. See examples of GAY used in a sentence.

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

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   without thinking about the results or effects of a particular action. Definition of gay adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGAY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   B1. homosexual: Have you told your parents you're gay yet? a gay bar / club. Fewer examples. Is he gay? His parents don't know he's gay. This is the gay quarter of town. The event was attended by gay men and women. We were on holiday with a gay couple. gay adjective (HAPPY) very happy and enjoying yourself. gay. noun [ C ] uk / ɡeɪ / us.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › gayGay Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   a : sexually or romantically attracted to someone who is the same sex. My uncle is gay. b always used before a noun : of, relating to, or used by gay people. the gay rights movement. The march celebrates gay pride. [=pride in being gay] a gay bar. 2. old-fashioned : happy and excited. gay and carefree children. : cheerful and lively.