Esp. of a man or his mannerisms, speech, etc.: flamboyant, arch, or theatrical, esp. in a way stereotypically associated with an effeminate gay man.

colloquial (originally U.S.). Of a person: homosexual (frequently derogatory and offensive). In later use: denoting or relating to a sexual or…

slang (originally U.S.). Chiefly derogatory. Designating an effeminate or homosexual man; of or relating to such men. Cf. sense A. 4c.

derogatory. Of, characteristic of, or involving homosexual men; affected, effeminate. Cf. nance, adj.

Effeminate; relating to, involving, or characteristic of homosexual men. Cf. nancy, adj.

Originally U.S. slang. (a) Of a person: homosexual; (b) (of a place, milieu, way of life, etc.) of or relating to homosexual people.

slang (originally and chiefly North American). Frequently derogatory and offensive. Of, characteristic of, or relating to homosexual people, esp…

Of or relating to a homosexual or transvestite man; effeminate.

colloquial. Of a man: homosexual. Hence also: of or relating to homosexuals or homosexuality. Cf. lavender, n.2 adj.additions.