Gay

Gay

GAY /หˆgeษช/
Adjective United Kingdom

Something that is bad, e.g. “It was ‘gay’ being mugged.”

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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