Gay
adjective
A person who is attracted to people of the same gender.
He told his parents that he is gay.
Often appears as...
- gay person
- gay community
adjective
Happy and excited.
They had a gay time at the party.
Often appears as...
- gay laughter
- gay spirit
adjective
Bright and colorful.
She wore a gay dress with lots of flowers.
Often appears as...
- gay clothing
- gay decorations
Usage tips
Archaic
noun
A person who is attracted to people of the same gender.
Gays are demanding equal rights.
Often appears as...
- rights of gays
- recognition of gays
adjective
A person who is attracted to people of the same gender.
He told his parents that he is gay.
Often appears as...
- gay person
- gay community
adjective
Happy and excited.
They had a gay time at the party.
Often appears as...
- gay laughter
- gay spirit
adjective
Bright and colorful.
She wore a gay dress with lots of flowers.
Often appears as...
- gay clothing
- gay decorations
Usage tips
Archaic
noun
A person who is attracted to people of the same gender.
Gays are demanding equal rights.
Often appears as...
- rights of gays
- recognition of gays
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Current Primacy
The most common use today refers to sexual orientation.
The movie portrays a young gay couple.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Sensitivity
Use with awareness of cultural sensitivities; some cultures are less accepting.
In his country, being openly gay can be challenging.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Tone
Generally a neutral term, but context can add positive or negative connotations.
The company celebrated Gay Pride month with enthusiasm.
Pro Tip 1/3Current Primacy
The most common use today refers to sexual orientation.
The movie portrays a young gay couple.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Sensitivity
Use with awareness of cultural sensitivities; some cultures are less accepting.
In his country, being openly gay can be challenging.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Tone
Generally a neutral term, but context can add positive or negative connotations.
The company celebrated Gay Pride month with enthusiasm.
Pro Tip 1/3Current Primacy
The most common use today refers to sexual orientation.
The movie portrays a young gay couple.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Sensitivity
Use with awareness of cultural sensitivities; some cultures are less accepting.
In his country, being openly gay can be challenging.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Tone
Generally a neutral term, but context can add positive or negative connotations.
The company celebrated Gay Pride month with enthusiasm.
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Video examples
Growing Up Transgender...
at church and she was still in bed and i came in and i said hey what's the deal and she started crying and she said she said dad let's face it i'm gay i came out as gay but that was sort of my excuse to be myself which was a woman so i wore a woman's clothing but i told everybody that i was gay
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Want to be an activist?...
was a waste of time, and it really discouraged me. And actually, I have some examples because what's better revenge than displaying their idiocy? So, let's see. From username Liquidsword29, interesting usernames we have here, "Disgusting liberal moms making their son's gay."
Video examples
Joe Exotic and the Tiger...
Thank you so much for calling me. It all started with an online reality show. Hey, I'm Joe Exotic, The gay, gun-carrying redneck with a mullet. Before Netflix's hit series, "Tiger King" made Joe Exotic famous worldwide. He was like a mythical character living out
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Tim Flannery: Here on...
birth of a new integrated gayer perhaps taking place where humans at least have the potential to act as a commanding a trial system on the planet much as our brain does for our bodies when might guerre be said to have reproduced I
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Ash Beckham: When to...
it's apathy. If you don't see my gayness, then you don't see me. If it doesn't matter to you who I sleep with, then you cannot imagine what it feels like when I walk down the street late at night holding her hand,
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The magic of Khmer...
and a builder of bridges. I am my teacher's first male student in a tradition understood by many as female, and I founded Cambodia's first gay dance company. I am the incarnation of the beauty, dreams and power
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The myth of the gay...
I'm realizing that they're talking about me not the drag queen part I'm not shaking my hair for anyone but the gay part the finding love and respect the part about trying to find your place in the world
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"Where Love Is Illegal":...
Came out. Things like the supposed threats that gay men have towards children. It was particularly disturbing to see young kids marched out in support of homophobic laws as well.
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On choosing to be gay PIPE...
to be included it was a version of gayness deliberately designed not to threaten the status quo but be tolerated by it we're we're just like you only gayer
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Climbing the Summit PIPE...
that's it pretty much it's fine looking gay
Video examples
Growing Up Transgender...
at church and she was still in bed and i came in and i said hey what's the deal and she started crying and she said she said dad let's face it i'm gay i came out as gay but that was sort of my excuse to be myself which was a woman so i wore a woman's clothing but i told everybody that i was gay
Video examples
Want to be an activist?...
was a waste of time, and it really discouraged me. And actually, I have some examples because what's better revenge than displaying their idiocy? So, let's see. From username Liquidsword29, interesting usernames we have here, "Disgusting liberal moms making their son's gay."
Video examples
Joe Exotic and the Tiger...
Thank you so much for calling me. It all started with an online reality show. Hey, I'm Joe Exotic, The gay, gun-carrying redneck with a mullet. Before Netflix's hit series, "Tiger King" made Joe Exotic famous worldwide. He was like a mythical character living out
Video examples
Tim Flannery: Here on...
birth of a new integrated gayer perhaps taking place where humans at least have the potential to act as a commanding a trial system on the planet much as our brain does for our bodies when might guerre be said to have reproduced I
Video examples
Ash Beckham: When to...
it's apathy. If you don't see my gayness, then you don't see me. If it doesn't matter to you who I sleep with, then you cannot imagine what it feels like when I walk down the street late at night holding her hand,
Video examples
The magic of Khmer...
and a builder of bridges. I am my teacher's first male student in a tradition understood by many as female, and I founded Cambodia's first gay dance company. I am the incarnation of the beauty, dreams and power
Video examples
The myth of the gay...
I'm realizing that they're talking about me not the drag queen part I'm not shaking my hair for anyone but the gay part the finding love and respect the part about trying to find your place in the world
Video examples
"Where Love Is Illegal":...
Came out. Things like the supposed threats that gay men have towards children. It was particularly disturbing to see young kids marched out in support of homophobic laws as well.
Video examples
On choosing to be gay PIPE...
to be included it was a version of gayness deliberately designed not to threaten the status quo but be tolerated by it we're we're just like you only gayer
Video examples
Climbing the Summit PIPE...
that's it pretty much it's fine looking gay
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Maya Angelou
American Poet
The poetry you read has been written for you, each of you - black, white, Hispanic, man, woman, gay, straight.
Quote examples
Joe Rogan
American Comedian
I don't care if you're gay, black, Chinese, straight. That means nothing to me. It's all an illusion.
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Bette Davis
American Actress
Gay Liberation? I ain't against it, it's just that there's nothing in it for me.
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Kurt Cobain
American Singer
I started being really proud of the fact that I was gay even though I wasn't.
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Joel Osteen
American Clergyman
Gays are some of the nicest, kindest, most loving people in the world.
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Cher
American Musician
I think that the longer I look good, the better gay men feel.
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Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
I know I will never be happy, but I know I can be gay!
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Dolly Parton
American Singer
I didn't know any gay people in my childhood.
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Charles Barkley
American Baseball Player
Every player has played with gay guys.
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Marsha P. Johnson
American Celebrity
Darling, I want my gay rights now.
Quote examples
Maya Angelou
American Poet
The poetry you read has been written for you, each of you - black, white, Hispanic, man, woman, gay, straight.
Quote examples
Joe Rogan
American Comedian
I don't care if you're gay, black, Chinese, straight. That means nothing to me. It's all an illusion.
Quote examples
Bette Davis
American Actress
Gay Liberation? I ain't against it, it's just that there's nothing in it for me.
Quote examples
Kurt Cobain
American Singer
I started being really proud of the fact that I was gay even though I wasn't.
Quote examples
Joel Osteen
American Clergyman
Gays are some of the nicest, kindest, most loving people in the world.
Quote examples
Cher
American Musician
I think that the longer I look good, the better gay men feel.
Quote examples
Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
I know I will never be happy, but I know I can be gay!
Quote examples
Dolly Parton
American Singer
I didn't know any gay people in my childhood.
Quote examples
Charles Barkley
American Baseball Player
Every player has played with gay guys.
Quote examples
Marsha P. Johnson
American Celebrity
Darling, I want my gay rights now.
Example 1 of 10
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