gays

gays · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of gay; people, especially men, who are homosexual.

Related words

Antonyms: heterosexuals
See also: LGBTQ, gay, homosexual, lesbian
Synonyms: homosexuals

Etymology

From Old French gai ("joyful, carefree"), which acquired the meaning "homosexual" in 20th century English. The plural follows regular English formation.