gay

/ˈgā/

Middle English, from Anglo-French gai, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German gāhi quick, sudden

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to people of one's same sex —often used to refer to men only

  2. of, relating to, or intended for people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, etc.

  3. happily excited : merry

gay men

the gay rights movement

lively animated vivacious sprightly gay mean keenly alive and spirited. lively suggests briskness, alertness, or energy. animated applies to what is spirited and active.

noun

  1. a gay person; especially : a gay man

biographical name

  1. John 1685—1732 English poet and dramatist