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gay

gay [ gay ]


adjective  (comparative gay·er, superlative gay·est)
Definition:
 
1. attracted to same sex: relating to sexual attraction or activity among members of the same sex

2. merry: full of light-heartedness and merriment ( dated )

3. bright in color: brightly colored ( dated )

4. carefree: having or showing a carefree spirit ( dated )

5. debauched: leading a debauched or dissolute life ( dated )



noun  (plural gays)
Definition:
 
gay man or lesbian: somebody, especially a man, who is attracted to other members of the same sex

[13th century. < Old French gai "happy"]

gay·ness noun

Word Usage

Gay is preferred to homosexual. The adjective gay encompasses both men and women, but when there is a need to specify both genders, as in gay and lesbian alliances, gay describes men. Avoid using gay as a noun, as in He's a gay and Four gays walked in, because it can be taken to be offensive. Preferred substitutes are He is gay and Four gay people/men/women walked in.

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