Gay Definition
gay
adjective
- bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer; "a cheery hello"; "a gay sunny room"; "a sunny smile"
- full of or showing high-spirited merriment; "when hearts were young and gay"; "a poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company"- Wordsworth; "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"
- given to social pleasures often including dissipation; "led a gay Bohemian life"; "a gay old rogue with an eye for the ladies"
- brightly colored and showy; "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"
- offering fun and gaiety; "a festive (or festal) occasion"; "gay and exciting night life"; "a merry evening"
- homosexual or arousing homosexual desires
noun
- someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex
"Gay" in song lyrics
See how gay is used in real songs:
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"They said you're wearing matching clothes and looking real gay"
The 49ers — Puppets -
"My fam, stay real while I heard your clan's gay"
Esoteric f/ Porn Theater Ushers — Duck Hunt -
"Like Queen Latifah she must be gay"
Afroman — Whack Rappers
Words that rhyme with gay
Usage tips for "gay"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "gay" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for gay to find words that pair well.