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gay

释义

gay

adjective

UK /ɡeɪ/

Word Forms

adjective	gay
comparative	gayer
superlative	gayest

1
sexually attracted to people of the same sex. This word is mainly used about men.
Gay men and lesbians were represented in almost equal numbers.
the gay community
a gay bar/club/disco
Synonyms and related words
General words for sexual orientation
bi
bisexual
bisexual
2
old-fashionedbrightly-coloured or attractive
The shops were gay with Christmas decorations.
Synonyms and related words
General words used to describe colours
ablaze
a riot of something
bleached
3
old-fashionedhappy and excited
She gave a gay laugh.
Synonyms and related words
Feeling happy
happy
glad
alive
4
an offensive word used especially by young people to describe something that is boring and not at all fashionable or attractive
Even today, the common schoolyard saying ‘That’s so gay’ is still directed at anything that is stupid, broken or lame.
Submitted by:
Caleb Judy from United States on 04/01/2016
Open Dictionary - January2016

gay

adjective

US /ɡeɪ/

Word Forms

adjective	gay
comparative	gayer
superlative	gayest

1
sexually attracted to people of the same sex. This word is mainly used about men.
Gay men and lesbians were represented in almost equal numbers.
the gay community
a gay bar/club/disco
Synonyms and related words
General words for sexual orientation
bi
bisexual
bisexual
2
old-fashionedbrightly-colored or attractive
The shops were gay with Christmas decorations.
Synonyms and related words
General words used to describe colors
ablaze
a riot of something
bleached
3
old-fashionedhappy and excited
She gave a gay laugh.
Synonyms and related words
Feeling happy
happy
glad
alive
4
an offensive word used especially by young people to describe something that is boring and not at all fashionable or attractive
Even today, the common schoolyard saying ‘That’s so gay’ is still directed at anything that is stupid, broken or lame.
Submitted by:
Caleb Judy from United States on 04/01/2016
Open Dictionary - January2016

gay

noun countable

UK /ɡeɪ/

Word Forms

singular	gay
plural	gays

1
someone who is sexually attracted to people of the same sex. This word is mainly used about men.
Synonyms and related words
General words for sexual orientation
bi
bisexual
bisexual

gay

noun countable

US /ɡeɪ/

Word Forms

singular	gay
plural	gays

1
someone who is sexually attracted to people of the same sex. This word is mainly used about men.
Synonyms and related words
General words for sexual orientation
bi
bisexual
bisexual

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