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gayer

gay
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [gey]
    • /geɪ/
    • /ɡeɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gey]
    • /geɪ/

Definitions of gayer word

  • adjective gayer of, relating to, or exhibiting sexual desire or behavior directed toward a person or persons of one's own sex; homosexual: a gay couple. Antonyms: straight. 1
  • adjective gayer of, indicating, or supporting homosexual interests or issues: a gay organization. 1
  • adjective gayer Slang: Often Disparaging and Offensive. awkward, stupid, or bad; lame: This game is boring and really, really gay. 1
  • adjective gayer Slang. inappropriately forward or bold; overly familiar; reckless: George got gay at the Christmas party and suddenly swept his boss's wife onto the dance floor. 1
  • adjective gayer Older Use. having or showing a merry, lively mood: gay spirits; gay music. 1
  • adjective gayer Older Use. bright or showy: gay colors; gay ornaments. 1

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Origin of gayer

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English gai < Old French < Germanic; compare Old High German gāhi ‘fast, sudden’

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Parts of speech for Gayer

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

gayer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

gayer usage trend in Literature

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