quasi-gay

qua·si-gay

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwey-zahy, -sahy, kwah-see, -zee gey]
- /ˈkweɪ zaɪ, -saɪ, ˈkwɑ si, -zi geɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwey-zahy, -sahy, kwah-see, -zee gey]
- /ˈkweɪ zaɪ, -saɪ, ˈkwɑ si, -zi geɪ/

Definitions of quasi-gay word

adjective quasi-gay 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 quasi-gay of, indicating, or supporting homosexual interests or issues: a gay organization. 1
adjective quasi-gay Slang: Often Disparaging and Offensive. awkward, stupid, or bad; lame: This game is boring and really, really gay. 1
adjective quasi-gay 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 quasi-gay Older Use. having or showing a merry, lively mood: gay spirits; gay music. 1
adjective quasi-gay Older Use. bright or showy: gay colors; gay ornaments. 1

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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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".