gay Definition

gay
adj gayer, gayest

1. Homosexual; relating to, frequented by, or intended for, homosexuals. Compare queer adj 1.

Example: a gay bar
2. Happily carefree.

Thesaurus: happy, cheerful, festive, merry, vivacious, animated, playful, frivolous, sunny, carefree, frolicsome; Antonym: sad, gloomy.
3. Bright and attractive.

Thesaurus: bright, brilliant, vivid, intense, rich, garish, flashy, gaudy, colourful, showy; Antonym: drab.
4. Fun-loving or pleasure-seeking.

noun

1. A homosexual.

Derivative: gayness
noun

The state of being gay, especially in the sense ‘homosexual'.

Etymology: 14c in senses 3 and 4: from French gai.