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gay
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
gayer; gaiest
gayer; gaiest
Learner's definition of GAY
[or more gay; most gay]
1
b always used before a noun : of, relating to, or used by homosexuals与同性恋有关的；同性恋者使用的
- the gay rights movement同性恋权利运动
- The march celebrates gay pride. [=pride in being gay]这次游行颂扬同性恋者的自豪。
- a gay bar同性恋酒吧
2
old-fashioned : happy and excited快乐的；开心的 : cheerful and lively欢乐的；欢快的
- gay and carefree children快乐而无忧无虑的孩子们
- The band was playing a gay tune.乐队正在演奏一首欢快的乐曲。
- a gay festival/reception欢乐的节日/愉快的招待会
— gayness
noun [noncount]- He is no longer trying to hide his gayness. [=homosexuality]他不再试图掩饰他是同性恋。
- the gayness [=(more commonly) gaiety] of the colors色彩的艳丽
2 gay /ˈgeɪ/ noun
plural gays
2 gay
/ˈgeɪ/
noun
plural gays
Learner's definition of GAY
[count]
: a person and especially a man who is homosexual同性恋者（尤指男子）
- a bar that is frequented by gays男同性恋者经常出入的酒吧
- gays and lesbians男同性恋者与女同性恋者
gay adverb
gayness noun
plural gays
Usage of Gay
Use of the noun gay to refer to a particular person
the author is a gay
or particular people
they are both gays
is commonly considered offensive. Instead, phrases that employ the adjective are preferred.
a gay author
they are both gay
The noun does, however, function as a neutral or positive self-descriptor, and in its plural form is common especially in phrases with other plural nouns that relate to sexual orientation and gender identity.
the rights of gays and lesbians
It is also sometimes used neutrally to refer in a general way to gay people.
gays serving in the military
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Adjective The band was playing a gay tune. the gayest of the spring flowers
Recent Examples on the Web
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2022 The club argued that Yeshiva's plea to the Supreme Court was premature, also noting the university already has recognized a gay pride club at its law school. CBS News, 17 Sep. 2022 Attendance was strong, according to Tyner, and there is an expectation that the museum will feature an entire series on gay Mardi Gras organizations of both Mobile and New Orleans in the coming year. al, 16 Sep. 2022 As Colin pays a duty visit to see Joe, an angry former miner who homophobically disdains his openly gay son’s lifestyle in London, various members of staff and management get wind of Colin’s power and try to persuade him to save the Beth. Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Sep. 2022 Republicans maintained conservative positions on religious liberty, gay rights and other social issues, and espoused a strong military and lower taxes while paying lip service to a smaller government and budgetary restraint. Michael Bobelian, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 San Diego is a famously gay-friendly city, as anyone who was out and about during Pride weekend in July could inherently feel. San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Last year, a unanimous Supreme Court ruled that a Catholic foster care agency in Philadelphia was entitled to turn away gay and lesbian couples as clients. John Fritze, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022 All but disowned by his homophobic mom (a revelatory Gabrielle Union), Ellis (Jeremy Pope), a young, gay Black man who’s been living on the streets, decides to pull his life together and join the Marine Corps. Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 See More
Adjective
And now for something completely different: a gay musical fantasia about a prince who falls in love with a fireman. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2022 The club argued that Yeshiva's plea to the Supreme Court was premature, also noting the university already has recognized a gay pride club at its law school. CBS News, 17 Sep. 2022 Attendance was strong, according to Tyner, and there is an expectation that the museum will feature an entire series on gay Mardi Gras organizations of both Mobile and New Orleans in the coming year. al, 16 Sep. 2022 As Colin pays a duty visit to see Joe, an angry former miner who homophobically disdains his openly gay son’s lifestyle in London, various members of staff and management get wind of Colin’s power and try to persuade him to save the Beth. Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Sep. 2022 Republicans maintained conservative positions on religious liberty, gay rights and other social issues, and espoused a strong military and lower taxes while paying lip service to a smaller government and budgetary restraint. Michael Bobelian, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 San Diego is a famously gay-friendly city, as anyone who was out and about during Pride weekend in July could inherently feel. San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Last year, a unanimous Supreme Court ruled that a Catholic foster care agency in Philadelphia was entitled to turn away gay and lesbian couples as clients. John Fritze, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022 All but disowned by his homophobic mom (a revelatory Gabrielle Union), Ellis (Jeremy Pope), a young, gay Black man who’s been living on the streets, decides to pull his life together and join the Marine Corps. Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, from Anglo-French gai, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German gāhi quick, sudden
Noun
derivative of gay entry 1
First Known Use
Adjective
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3a
Noun
1953, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of gay was in the 13th century Phrases Containing gay
adjective
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