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Dictionary of English - gay
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The most common meaning of gay in everyday use is now 'homosexual'. Many people regret the loss of the older meanings 'jolly', 'merry', 'bright', 'colourful'; they can still be used, but only with great care when there is no possible ambiguity. As a noun, gay usually refers to a man. Many homosexual women prefer the older term lesbian, although some will use gay as an adjective: I'm a lesbian; I'm gay. Gay people may use queer among themselves, but regard its use by heterosexuals as offensive.
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