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Wolf (n.) – gay male who is neither a twink nor a bear, but falls somewhere in between the two poles; similar to a cub.
47. Compared to the general population, most people who are demisexual rarely feel sexual attraction, and some have little to no interest in sexual activity. It can be used both as a neutral term or as a derogatory slur.
- For example, someone might say, “He came out as homo last year and has been living his truth ever since.”
- In a negative context, someone might use it to insult someone by saying, “Don’t be such a homo.”
- A person discussing LGBTQ+ rights might say, “We need to create a safe space for homo individuals to express their identities.”
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Queer
Queer is an umbrella term used to describe individuals who do not identify as heterosexual or cisgender. (playful version of ano)
Antibiotic (noun) – A homophobic person ; someone intense or shady
Antokyo Japan (adjective) – Sleepy or feeling drowsy
Awra (verb) – To slay, attract attention, or pose glamorously
Besh / Bes (noun) – Best friend or close buddy
Bet (adverb/interjection) – A versatile term used to express agreement, enthusiasm, or affirmation
Borbeg (noun) – a play on tubig or water
Chaka / Chararat (adjective) – Ugly, cheap-looking, or unappealing
Chrue (expression) – True!
It implies that their sexual orientation is not straight, but instead “bent” or different.
- For example, someone might say, “Did you see that guy?
It can be used both in a neutral or derogatory manner.
- For instance, someone might say, “He’s a fairy, always dancing and singing.”
- In a negative context, someone might use it to insult someone by saying, “Don’t be such a fairy, act like a man.”
- A person discussing LGBTQ+ representation might say, “We need to challenge the stereotype that all gay men are fairies.”
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It’s such a fun experience!”
- A fan of drag queens might say, “I love watching drag queens perform. Rainbow Warrior
This phrase is used to describe someone who is a strong advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Bent as a dog’s hind leg
This phrase is a slang term used to describe someone who is gay or homosexual.
Pride parade
A pride parade is a public celebration and demonstration of LGBTQ+ pride and rights. Angel food (n.) – homosexual male pilot currently serving in the Air Force.
2. Basket shopping (v.) – when cruising or checking someone out, British term refers to examining the object of your affection’s private areas through their clothing.
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Bent as a bottle of chips
This slang phrase is used to describe someone who is gay. Mother Superior (n.) – older and wiser gay male who has been around the block a few times; similar to “auntie,” but more favorable.
29. Nine-dollar bill (n.) – extremely outward homosexual, one three-times more flaming than someone who is “queerer than a three-dollar bill.”
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Below are some PG-related LGBTQ+ terms and their definitions that can be used in everyday conversation.
- Auntie – An older female or male in the LGBTQ community who is the go-to person for advice or sage wisdom
- Ally – Typically someone who is straight and/or cisgender, who supports and respects members of the LGBTQ+ community.
- Baby gay – Someone who has newly come out of the closet and is starting their journey as an openly gay individual
- Beard – A boy or girl that is used for publicity purposes to conceal that someone (usually a celebrity) is really gay.
- Bop – A catchy song that you want to play on repeat
- Butch – Typically used to describe a masculine woman
- CisHet – Describes someone who is both heterosexual (a person who is attracted to someone of the opposite sex of their own), as well as someone who is cis-gendered (a person who identifies as the sex they were assigned at birth)
- Closeted – Someone in the LGBT+ community who is not open
- Come out – Someone in the LGBT+ community who has revealed that they are part of this community to their friends, family, etc.
- Demisexual / Demiromantic – Someone who identifies as demisexual only feels sexual attraction to someone after they’ve formed a strong emotional connection with them.
Fanny bellhop (n.) – gay male employed by the hospitality industry, such as a concierge or a bellhop at a hotel.
12. Safe space
A safe space refers to a physical or virtual place where individuals can feel comfortable and accepted, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. It should never be used and is considered hate speech.
- For example, “He called him a fag as an insult.”
- In a discussion about homophobic language, someone might say, “The use of the word ‘fag’ perpetuates harmful stereotypes.”
- A person advocating for LGBTQ+ rights might argue, “We need to eliminate slurs like ‘fag’ from our vocabulary in order to create a more inclusive society.”
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Rumpy-Rumpy (n.) – homosexual intercourse; see also: “Bumper to Bumper,” referring to lesbian vaginal sex.
36. They may be non-binary, agender, pangender, genderfluid, or another gender identity.
- Grayromantic / Gray-Ace – Someone who identifies as graysexual feels sexual attraction infrequently or has less of a desire to engage in sexual activity.
- Homoflexible – A person who identifies as gay most of the time, despite having some attraction to the opposite sex.
- Intersex – A general term used for a variety of situations in which a person is born with reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn’t fit the binary of “female” or “male”.
Ursula (n.) – queer woman who hangs out with “bears;” also called a “Goldilocks.”
42. Bent as a two-bob watch
This slang phrase is used to describe someone who is gay. Yard boy (n.) – gay male who enjoys having sex in public, particularly in outdoor venues.
49. Yestergay (n.) – former homosexual who now identifies as straight, also referred to as “ex-gays.”
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Sissy
This term is a derogatory slang word used to describe a gay man who is perceived as being effeminate or not conforming to traditional masculine gender norms.
- For example, someone might say, “He’s such a sissy, always talking with a high-pitched voice.”
- In a negative context, someone might use it to insult someone by saying, “Stop acting like a sissy, be a man.”
- A person discussing LGBTQ+ stereotypes might say, “The idea that all gay men are sissies is a harmful stereotype that needs to be debunked.”
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Pansy
Originally used to describe a type of flower, “pansy” is sometimes used as a derogatory term for an effeminate man or a gay man.
- For example, one might say, “He’s such a pansy, always acting so girly.”
- In a conversation about stereotypes, someone might mention, “Using terms like pansy perpetuates harmful stereotypes.”
- Another might comment, “I don’t like using derogatory terms like pansy, it’s disrespectful.”
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It can be used both in a neutral or derogatory manner.
- For instance, someone might say, “He’s a fairy, always dancing and singing.”
- In a negative context, someone might use it to insult someone by saying, “Don’t be such a fairy, act like a man.”
- A person discussing LGBTQ+ representation might say, “We need to challenge the stereotype that all gay men are fairies.”
10.
It’s such a fun experience!”
This phrase is used to describe someone who is a strong advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Bent as a dog’s hind leg
This phrase is a slang term used to describe someone who is gay or homosexual.
Pride parade
A pride parade is a public celebration and demonstration of LGBTQ+ pride and rights. Angel food (n.) – homosexual male pilot currently serving in the Air Force.
2. Basket shopping (v.) – when cruising or checking someone out, British term refers to examining the object of your affection’s private areas through their clothing.
3.
Bent as a bottle of chips
This slang phrase is used to describe someone who is gay. Mother Superior (n.) – older and wiser gay male who has been around the block a few times; similar to “auntie,” but more favorable.
29. Nine-dollar bill (n.) – extremely outward homosexual, one three-times more flaming than someone who is “queerer than a three-dollar bill.”
30.
Below are some PG-related LGBTQ+ terms and their definitions that can be used in everyday conversation.
- Auntie – An older female or male in the LGBTQ community who is the go-to person for advice or sage wisdom
- Ally – Typically someone who is straight and/or cisgender, who supports and respects members of the LGBTQ+ community.
- Baby gay – Someone who has newly come out of the closet and is starting their journey as an openly gay individual
- Beard – A boy or girl that is used for publicity purposes to conceal that someone (usually a celebrity) is really gay.
- Bop – A catchy song that you want to play on repeat
- Butch – Typically used to describe a masculine woman
- CisHet – Describes someone who is both heterosexual (a person who is attracted to someone of the opposite sex of their own), as well as someone who is cis-gendered (a person who identifies as the sex they were assigned at birth)
- Closeted – Someone in the LGBT+ community who is not open
- Come out – Someone in the LGBT+ community who has revealed that they are part of this community to their friends, family, etc.
- Demisexual / Demiromantic – Someone who identifies as demisexual only feels sexual attraction to someone after they’ve formed a strong emotional connection with them.
Fanny bellhop (n.) – gay male employed by the hospitality industry, such as a concierge or a bellhop at a hotel.
12. Safe space
A safe space refers to a physical or virtual place where individuals can feel comfortable and accepted, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. It should never be used and is considered hate speech.
- For example, “He called him a fag as an insult.”
- In a discussion about homophobic language, someone might say, “The use of the word ‘fag’ perpetuates harmful stereotypes.”
- A person advocating for LGBTQ+ rights might argue, “We need to eliminate slurs like ‘fag’ from our vocabulary in order to create a more inclusive society.”
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Rumpy-Rumpy (n.) – homosexual intercourse; see also: “Bumper to Bumper,” referring to lesbian vaginal sex.
36. They may be non-binary, agender, pangender, genderfluid, or another gender identity.
- Grayromantic / Gray-Ace – Someone who identifies as graysexual feels sexual attraction infrequently or has less of a desire to engage in sexual activity.
- Homoflexible – A person who identifies as gay most of the time, despite having some attraction to the opposite sex.
- Intersex – A general term used for a variety of situations in which a person is born with reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn’t fit the binary of “female” or “male”.
Ursula (n.) – queer woman who hangs out with “bears;” also called a “Goldilocks.”
42. Bent as a two-bob watch
This slang phrase is used to describe someone who is gay. Yard boy (n.) – gay male who enjoys having sex in public, particularly in outdoor venues.
49. Yestergay (n.) – former homosexual who now identifies as straight, also referred to as “ex-gays.”
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Sissy
This term is a derogatory slang word used to describe a gay man who is perceived as being effeminate or not conforming to traditional masculine gender norms.
- For example, someone might say, “He’s such a sissy, always talking with a high-pitched voice.”
- In a negative context, someone might use it to insult someone by saying, “Stop acting like a sissy, be a man.”
- A person discussing LGBTQ+ stereotypes might say, “The idea that all gay men are sissies is a harmful stereotype that needs to be debunked.”
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Pansy
Originally used to describe a type of flower, “pansy” is sometimes used as a derogatory term for an effeminate man or a gay man.
- For example, one might say, “He’s such a pansy, always acting so girly.”
- In a conversation about stereotypes, someone might mention, “Using terms like pansy perpetuates harmful stereotypes.”
- Another might comment, “I don’t like using derogatory terms like pansy, it’s disrespectful.”
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