gay

UK
/ɡeɪ/
US
/ɡeɪ/

Translations

gaynoun
gays
pl
UK
/ɡeɪ/
US
/ɡeɪ/
He came out as a gay last year.
Он совершил каминг-аут как гей в прошлом году.
The party was filled with laughter and gay.
Вечеринка была полна смеха и веселья.
Additional translations
Synonyms
gay man
gay person
gayadjective
gayer
Comp.
gayest
Super.
UK
/ɡeɪ/
US
/ɡeɪ/
He wore a very gay outfit to the party.
Он надел очень гейский наряд на вечеринку.
The room was decorated in a gay and colorful style.
Комната была оформлена в весёлом и красочном стиле.
gayverb
gayed
Past Simple
gayed
Past Participle
gaying
Gerund
UK
/ɡeɪ/
US
/ɡeɪ/
Archaic/slang: to make something bright or lively; often used with 'up' (gay up).
gayadverb
Archaic usage; functions as an adverb meaning “gaily, cheerfully.”
gaysnoun

gay

gays
pl
UK
/ɡeɪz/
US
/ɡeɪz/
The parade was attended by many gays from different countries.
На параде присутствовали многие геи из разных стран.
Synonyms
same-sex attracted individuals
LGBTQ+ individuals

Definitions

gaynoun
A homosexual person, especially a man.
During the 1980s, many gays organized to demand equal rights.
Homosexual people considered collectively; the homosexual community or culture.
Gay is becoming more accepted as a broad, inclusive term within the LGBT community.
gayadjective
Cheerful and lighthearted.
The children were in a gay mood as they played in the park.
Brightly colored; showy.
The room was decorated in gay colors for the festival.
Sexually attracted to people of one's own sex; homosexual.
Tom realized he was gay when he was sixteen.
(slang, offensive) Foolish, stupid, or uncool.
Some students said the project looked gay and refused to participate.
gayverb
To make bright, lively, or showy; to adorn or enliven (often with up).
They gayed up the stage with colorful banners.
gayadverb
Archaically: in a cheerful or light-hearted manner; gaily.
The children skipped gay along the village lane.
gaysnoun
A group of people who are attracted to members of the same sex, typically referring to men.
The parade celebrated the rights and culture of gays in the community.