gay
Pronunciation:
/ɡeɪ//ɡeɪ/noun
Definitions
(chiefly in plural or attributive) A homosexual, especially a male homosexual; see also lesbian.
Something which is bright or colorful, such as a picture or a flower.
An ornament, a knick-knack.
verb
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To make happy or cheerful.
To cause (something, e.g. AIDS) to be associated with homosexual people.
adjective
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(possibly obsolete) Happy, joyful, and lively.
Example: The Gay Science
Quick, fast.
(possibly obsolete) Festive, bright, or colourful.
Example: Pennsylvania Dutch include the plain folk and the gay folk.
Sexually promiscuous (of any gender), (sometimes particularly) engaged in prostitution.
adverb
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(possibly obsolete) Considerably, very.