Meaning
Attracted to people of the same sex. In old books it means bright and cheerful.
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Word origin
From Old French gai, meaning merry or bright. The modern sense grew through the twentieth century.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- gai
Examples
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"Gay" means attracted to people of the same sex.
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"Gay" here describes the people the march is for.
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The older meaning of "gay" is bright and cheerful.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 8: gay, folk, driver and 6 more words.