Definition of
gay is the dictionary form of gays Definition of gay
gay has definitions from the fields of sexuality,color
1
[ adjective ] bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

Synonyms

cheery sunny

Examples

"a cheery hello" "a gay sunny room" "a sunny smile"

2
[ adjective ] (color) brightly colored and showy

Synonyms

braw brave

Examples

"girls decked out in brave new dresses" "brave banners flying" "`braw' is a Scottish word" "a dress a bit too gay for her years" "birds with gay plumage"

3
[ adjective ] full of or showing high-spirited merriment

Synonyms

merry jolly jovial mirthful jocund

Examples

"when hearts were young and gay" "the jolly crowd at the reunion" "jolly old Saint Nick" "a jovial old gentleman" "have a merry Christmas" "peals of merry laughter" "a mirthful laugh"

4
[ adjective ] given to social pleasures often including dissipation

Examples

"led a gay Bohemian life" "a gay old rogue with an eye for the ladies"

5
[ adjective ] (sexuality) homosexual or arousing homosexual desires

Synonyms

homophile queer

6
[ adjective ] offering fun and gaiety

Synonyms

festive merry festal gala

Examples

"a gala ball after the inauguration" "a festive (or festal) occasion" "gay and exciting night life" "a merry evening"

7
[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 774
8
[ noun ] Woman's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 795
9
[ noun ] (sexuality) someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex

Synonyms

homosexual homo

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Rhymes with

gaze

Phonetic and Homophones

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Similar Spelling

gas Gaus Gass Gash Gase gawky gauzy Gauss Gause gassy Gasca gaius gag Gasaway gaze gaza gawk gage gaga

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