gay

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Adjective

gayerComparative
gayestSuperlative
1

Sexually or romantically attracted to people of the same sex, especially used to describe men attracted to men.

He came out as gay to his family last year.

2

Relating to or used by people who are homosexual.

They went to a gay bar in the city.

3

Lighthearted and carefree; cheerful and merry.

The children were in a gay mood at the party.

Noun

1

A person, especially a man, who is sexually or romantically attracted to people of the same sex.

He came out as gay to his family last year.