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gay

G0064500 (gā)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.5. Given to social pleasures, especially at the expense of serious pursuits: "You know she is gay, and wild, loves company and mirth, and that it was her impatience of restraint in these things, that made the breach between her and her father" (Daniel Defoe).6. Dissolute or licentious: "He and his wife led a gay life. He made money fast, and she spent it faster. Eventually, both were broken physically" (Robert Coleman).n.1. A person whose sexual orientation is to persons of the same sex.2. A man whose sexual orientation is to men: an alliance of gays and lesbians.
[Middle English gai, lighthearted, brightly colored, from Old French, possibly of Germanic origin.]
gay′ness n.Usage Note: The word gay is now standard in its use to refer to people whose sexual orientation is to the same sex, in large part because it is the term that most gay people prefer in referring to themselves. Although gay can refer to both sexes, often it is used to refer solely to males. When the intended meaning is not contextually evident, the phrases gay and lesbian or lesbian and gay are commonly used. Gay is generally considered objectionable when used as a noun to refer to particular individuals, as in There were two gays on the panel; here phrasing such as Two members of the panel were gay is preferable. But there is no objection to the use of the noun in the plural to refer collectively either to gay men or to gay men and lesbians, so long as it is clear whether men alone or both men and women are being discussed.

gay

(ɡeɪ) adj1. a. homosexualb. of or for homosexuals: a gay club. 2. a. carefree and merry: a gay temperament. b. brightly coloured; brilliant: a gay hat. c. given to pleasure, esp in social entertainment: a gay life. na homosexual[C13: from Old French gai, from Old Provençal, of Germanic origin] ˈgayness nUsage: Gayness is the word used to refer to homosexuality. The noun which refers to being carefree and merry is gaiety

Gay

(ɡeɪ) n (Biography) John. 1685–1732, English poet and dramatist; author of The Beggar's Opera (1728)

gay

(geɪ)

adj. , -er, -est,
n., adv. adj. 1. homosexual. 2. indicating or pertaining to homosexual interests or issues: gay rights; a gay organization. 3. having or showing a merry, lively mood: gay spirits. 4. bright or showy: gay colors. 5. given to or abounding in social or other pleasures: a gay social season. 6. licentious; dissipated; wanton: a wild, gay life. n. 7. a homosexual person, esp. a male. adv. 8. in a gay manner. [1275–1325; < Old French < Germanic; compare Old High German gāhi fast, sudden] gay′ness, n. usage: gay has had senses dealing with sexual conduct since the 17th century. A gay woman was a prostitute, a gay man a womanizer, a gay house a brothel. gay as an adjective meaning “homosexual” goes back at least to the 1930s. gay was applied openly by homosexuals to themselves, first as adjective and later as noun. Today, the noun often designates only a male: gays and lesbians. The word has ceased to be slang and is not used disparagingly. homosexual as a noun is sometimes used only in reference to a male.

Gay

(geɪ)

n. John, 1685–1732, English poet and playwright.

gay

In modern English, if you say that a person is gay, you mean that they are homosexual.

I told them I was gay.

A homosexual man can be referred to as a gay.

Many gays were worried about the new system.

Gay is sometimes used to describe colours, places, or pieces of music which make people feel cheerful because they are bright or lively. This is a rather old-fashioned use.

Pauline wore a gay yellow scarf.
Thesaurus
Noun1.gay - someone who practices homosexualitygay - someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sexhomo, homophile, homosexualindividual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"gay man, shirtlifter - a homosexual mangay woman, lesbian, tribade - a female homosexual
Adj.1.gay - bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer; "a cheery hello"; "a gay sunny room"; "a sunny smile"cheery, sunnycheerful - being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits; "her cheerful nature"; "a cheerful greeting"; "a cheerful room"; "as cheerful as anyone confined to a hospital bed could be"
2.gay - full of or showing high-spirited merrimentgay - full of or showing high-spirited merriment; "when hearts were young and gay"; "a poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company"- Wordsworth; "the jolly crowd at the reunion"; "jolly old Saint Nick"; "a jovial old gentleman"; "have a merry Christmas"; "peals of merry laughter"; "a mirthful laugh"jocund, jolly, jovial, merry, mirthfuljoyous - full of or characterized by joy; "felt a joyous abandon"; "joyous laughter"
3.gay - given to social pleasures often including dissipation; "led a gay Bohemian life"; "a gay old rogue with an eye for the ladies"indulgent - characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone ; "indulgent grandparents"
4.gay - brightly colored and showy; "girls decked out in brave new dresses"; "brave banners flying"; "`braw' is a Scottish word"; "a dress a bit too gay for her years"; "birds with gay plumage"braw, bravecolourful, colorful - striking in variety and interest; "a colorful period of history"; "a colorful character"; "colorful language"
5.gay - offering fun and gaiety; "a festive (or festal) occasion"; "gay and exciting night life"; "a merry evening"festal, festive, merryjoyous - full of or characterized by joy; "felt a joyous abandon"; "joyous laughter"
6.gay - homosexual or arousing homosexual desireshomophile, queerhomosexual - sexually attracted to members of your own sex

gay

adjective1. homosexual, camp (informal), lesbian, pink (informal), bent (offensive slang), queer (informal, derogatory), same-sex, sapphic, dykey (slang), poofy (offensive slang), moffie (S. African slang) The quality of life for gay men has improved over the last decade.2. cheerful, happy, bright, glad, lively, sparkling, sunny, jolly, animated, merry, upbeat (informal), buoyant, cheery, joyous, joyful, carefree, jaunty, chirpy (informal), vivacious, jovial, gleeful, debonair, blithe, insouciant, full of beans (informal), light-hearted I am in good health, gay and cheerful.
cheerful serious, sad, grave, unhappy, grim, miserable, sober, melancholy, solemn, sombre, sedate, down in the dumps (informal), cheerless3. colourful, rich, bright, brilliant, vivid, flamboyant, flashy, gaudy, garish, showy I like gay, vibrant posters.
colourful conservative, dull, sombre, drab, colourlessnoun1. homosexual, lesbian, fairy (slang), queer (informal, derogatory), faggot (slang, chiefly U.S. & Canad.), poof (Brit. & Austral. derogatory slang), batty boy (slang), bull dyke (slang), shirt-lifter (derogatory slang), dyke or dike (slang) Gays have proved themselves to be style leaders.
homosexual straight, heterosexualUsage: By far the most common and up-to-date use of the word gay is in reference to being homosexual. Other senses of the word have become uncommon and dated.

gay

adjective1. Characterized by joyful exuberance:blithe, blithesome, boon, convivial, gleeful, jocund, jolly, jovial, merry, mirthful.2. Full of color:bright, colorful, rich, vivid.3. Of, relating to, or having a sexual orientation to members of one's own sex:homophile, homosexual, lesbian.4. Lacking in moral restraint:abandoned, dissipated, dissolute, fast, incontinent, licentious, profligate, rakish, unbridled, unconstrained, uncontrolled, ungoverned, uninhibited, unrestrained, wanton, wild.
Translations
同性恋同性恋的快乐的鲜艳的

gay

(gei) adjective1. happy or making people happy. The children were gay and cheerful; gay music. 快樂的 快乐的2. bright. gay colours. 鮮艷的 鲜艳的3. homosexual. gay liberation; gay rights. 同性戀的 同性恋的 noun homosexual. 同性戀 同性恋ˈgaily adverb 快樂地 快乐地gaiety (ˈgeiəti) noun1. (an occasion of) fun or happiness. They joined in the gaiety. 歡樂，愉快 欢乐，愉快 2. the state of being gay. the gaiety of the music. 歡樂氣氛 快乐的气氛

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just gay enough

potentially offensive Of a man, possessing a number of stereotypically homosexual qualities seen as attractive by women, while still being unambiguously heterosexual. I still want a man to be manly, but just gay enough that he can have a conversation about his emotions.See also: enough, gay, just

with gay abandon

With rash, unrestrained impulsiveness, enthusiasm, or zeal. Ever since my brother got that car for his birthday, he's been motoring around at night with gay abandon. The insurgents set upon the town and began firing their weapons with gay abandon.See also: abandon, gay

(as) gay as pink ink

Overtly or flamboyantly homosexual. Offensive when used pejoratively. I can't believe Sarah asked him out on a date—how can she not see that he's clearly as gay as pink ink? I've been gay as pink ink since I was a teenager, so it wasn't a surprise to my parents when I came out.See also: gay, ink, pink

disaster gay

slang A gay person who is struggling in some area or areas of their life. Typically used as a humorous self-identifier. The term originated from a meme that references a 3x3 Dungeons and Dragons character alignment chart and allows one to identify as "gay," "bi," or "lesbian," and to categorize their ability as "distinguished," "functional," or "disaster." I just feel like everything in my life is falling apart right now. Textbook disaster gay. Oh, my sweet disaster gay. That guy is definitely hetero, do not hit on him.See also: disaster, gay

(as) gay as a three-dollar bill

Overtly or flamboyantly homosexual. Offensive when used pejoratively.See also: bill, gay

with gay aˈbandon

(old-fashioned) without thinking about the results or effects of a particular action: Although she was nervous at first, she was soon singing and dancing with gay abandon. Gay here means ‘happy and without cares’.See also: abandon, gay

(as) gay as pink ink

mod. having to do with an obviously homosexual person, usually a male. These two guys—as gay as pink ink—came in together. See also: gay, ink, pink

gay as pink ink

verbSee as gay as pink inkSee also: gay, ink, pink

Gay


Gay

John. 1685--1732, English poet and dramatist; author of The Beggar's Opera (1728)

gay


Gay

(gā), Alexander H., Russian anatomist, 1842-1907. See: Gay glands.

gay

(gā), 1. A homosexual, especially male. 2. Denoting a homosexual person or the male homosexual lifestyle.

gay

Sexology
adjective Referring to either male or female homosexual orientation.
noun Homosexual; vernacular for both male homosexuals and male homosexuality.

gay

adjective Referring to either ♂ and ♀ homosexual orientation, as in gay rights activism noun Homosexual; vernacular for ♂ homosexuals and ♂ homosexuality. See Homosexuality. Cf Closet.

gay

(gā) 1. A male homosexual. 2. Denoting homosexual individual or the male homosexual lifestyle.
See also: lesbian

gay

An informal term for homosexual, usually male.

Patient discussion about gay

Q. Is this a malady if i am homosexual? because i feel sometimes very unhappy and outside the society... Some people would say - "oh yes", other could say: "i don't know, but i think this is not so common or normal", "homosexual? even the rats don't do it in the laboratories", "they should be exterminated", and so on. In fact we hear probably more bad stuff, than something else. My brother is homosexual and was very long depressive, because he could not tell it to our parents. Perhaps he is still depressive - a little bit from time to time. He lives with his partner.I do not pretend to have the key about it, nor the why nor the "how it comes". I share here with you what I have been taught some years ago. I can live with that. It makes for me sense. I know that many of you will not agree with it, but as long we have not a better explanation...A. I've worked with different gay people, open and in the closet. I have nothing but good experiences with them. I have never had a talk with them regarding their bring up or how they discovered they were gay.

Q. HOW DO I KNOW IF IM BISEXUAL? I WAS WITH HER ONLY ONCE...THOSE DA CONSIDER ME BISEXUAL? A. thanxs...very helpful...wInk

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