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gay

/geɪ/ adjective, noun · British & US
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What does gay mean?

adjective, noun

Happy or carefree; openly and proudly LGBTQ+; relating to or characterized by a same-sex attraction or relationship. A person who is gay is someone who is attracted to people of the same sex.

Example

"The party was a fun and gay celebration of the couple's anniversary."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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