gay

Publicly and without hiding one's identity as a gay person.

A common phrase used to refer to both gay men and lesbian women collectively.

Used to state someone's sexual orientation as gay.

To have an appearance that is stereotypically associated with gay people.

To have a way of speaking that is stereotypically associated with gay people.

To behave in a way that is stereotypically associated with gay people.

To realize or identify oneself as gay, often used to describe a process of self-discovery.

An informal and sometimes controversial term for becoming gay.