1 gay
Pronounced:
/ˈgeɪ/
Function:
adjectiveInflected forms:
gay·er; gay·estMeaning:
[or more gay; most gay] 1 a : sexually attracted to someone who is the same sex : homosexual ▪ My uncle is gay. b always used before a noun : of, relating to, or used by homosexuals ▪ the gay rights movement ▪ The march celebrates gay pride. [=pride in being gay] ▪ a gay bar
2 old-fashioned : happy and excited ▪ gay and carefree children : cheerful and lively ▪ The band was playing a gay tune. ▪ a gay festival/reception
3 old-fashioned : very bright in color : colorful ▪ the gayest of the spring flowers —see also gaily
2 old-fashioned : happy and excited ▪ gay and carefree children : cheerful and lively ▪ The band was playing a gay tune. ▪ a gay festival/reception
3 old-fashioned : very bright in color : colorful ▪ the gayest of the spring flowers —see also gaily
—gay·ness noun [noncount] ▪ He is no longer trying to hide his gayness. [=homosexuality] ▪ the gayness [=(more commonly) gaiety] of the colors