GAY

Gay

Gay is a term that primarily refers to a homosexual person or the trait of being homosexual. The term was originally used to refer to feelings of being "carefree", "happy", or "bright and showy". The term's use as a reference to homosexuality may date as early as the late 19th century, but its use gradually increased in the 20th century. In modern English, gay has come to be used as an adjective, and as a noun, referring to the people, especially to males, and the practices and cultures associated with homosexuality.

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G-A-Y

G-A-Y is a gay nightclub in London. It operated from the London Astoria music venue for 15 years until July 2008. The Boston Globe described it as "London's largest gay-themed club night", NME reported that it "attracts 6,000 clubbers each week", and The Independent described it as "the one London gig that really matters" for "today's pop stars". On Friday 3 October 2008, it moved to famous gay venue Heaven.

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gay

Noun

  1. a homosexual, especially a male homosexual; see also lesbian.
  2. An ornament.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. The name of the letter ⟨—⟩, which stands for the sound , in Pitman shorthand.

Adjective

  1. Happy, joyful, and lively.
    1. Festive, bright, or colourful.
Pennsylvania Dutch include the plain folk and the gay folk.
  1. Sexually promiscuous (of either gender).
  1. Homosexual:
    1. Possessing sexual and emotional attraction towards members of the same gender or sex.
      1. Being between two people of the same gender or the same sex; especially, being between two men.
Gay marriage, though legal here, is still very controversial.
Although the number of gay weddings has increased significantly, many gay and lesbian couples — like many straight couples — are not interested in getting married.
  1. Intended for gay people, especially gay men.
    She professes an undying love for gay bars and gay movies, and even admits to having watched gay porn.
    1. In accordance with stereotypes of homosexual people:
  1. Being in accordance with stereotypes of gay people, especially gay men.
  2. Exhibiting appearance or behavior that accords with stereotypes of gay people, especially gay men.
  1. Effeminate or flamboyant in behavior.
  2. : lame, uncool, stupid.
    This game is gay; let’s play a different one. = I dislike this game; let’s play a different one.
    1. Upright or curved over the back.
  1. fun, fabulous, tasteful; fashionable.
    Her decor is quite gay just in time for the new season. = Her house is decorated fabulously and tastefully.


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