gay

B1
Pronunciation
/ɡeɪ/
/ɡeɪ/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

(chiefly in plural or attributive) A homosexual, especially a male homosexual; see also lesbian.

2 Definition

Something which is bright or colorful, such as a picture or a flower.

3 Definition

An ornament, a knick-knack.

4 Definition

The letter —, which stands for the sound /ɡ/, in Pitman shorthand.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make happy or cheerful.

2 Definition

To cause (something, e.g. AIDS) to be associated with homosexual people.

Adjective
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

(possibly obsolete) Happy, joyful, and lively.

Example Sentences
  • The Gay Science
2 Definition

Quick, fast.

3 Definition

(possibly obsolete) Festive, bright, or colourful.

Example Sentences
  • Pennsylvania Dutch include the plain folk and the gay folk.
4 Definition

Sexually promiscuous (of any gender), (sometimes particularly) engaged in prostitution.

5 Definition

Homosexual:

6 Definition

A pejorative:

7 Definition

(of a dog's tail) Upright or curved over the back.

8 Definition

(possibly obsolete) Considerable, great, large in number, size, or degree.

Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

(possibly obsolete) Considerably, very.