transcription, транскрипция: [ geɪ ]
( gays, gayer, gayest)
Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English.
1.
A gay person is homosexual.
The quality of life for gay men has improved over the last two decades.
...the gay community.
≠ straight
ADJ : usu ADJ n
•
Gays are homosexual people, especially homosexual men.
More importantly, gays have proved themselves to be style leaders.
N-PLURAL
• gay‧ness
...Mike’s admission of his gayness.
N-UNCOUNT
2.
A gay person is fun to be with because they are lively and cheerful. ( OLD-FASHIONED )
I am happy and free, in good health, gay and cheerful.
ADJ
3.
A gay object is brightly coloured and pretty to look at. ( OLD-FASHIONED )
I like gay, relaxing paintings.
= cheerful
ADJ