Something that is bad, e.g. “It was ‘gay’ being mugged.”
Gay
Example Sentences
"It was absolutely Gay!"
"That's a bit Gay, isn't it?"
Etymology & History
British homosexual or happy (archaic). Meaning shifted 20th century. British sexual orientation and happiness terminology.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Moderate
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Formality
Informal
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