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LGBTQ slang, LGBTQ speak, queer slang, or gay slang is a set of English slang lexicon used predominantly among LGBTQ people. It has been used in various languages since the early 20th century as a means by which members of the LGBTQ community identify themselves and speak in code with brevity and speed to others.
Gay people may also be identified under the umbrella term LGBT. Homosexual was coined in German in 1868. [1] Academia continues to coin related terms, including androphilia and gynephilia which designate only the object of attraction, thus divorcing the terms from sexual orientation entirely. Numerous slang terms exist for homosexuals or ...
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MLM, slang for men loving men. Includes gay, bisexual, and pansexual men and attraction that is either sexual or romantic. It is sometimes used by non-binary people or used to refer to attraction to men and non-binary people. [70] MSM, standing for men who have sex with men. This term is often used in public health discourse. [71] [72]
Fruit, fruity, and fruitcake, as well as its many variations, are slang or even sexual slang terms which have various origins. These terms have often been used derogatorily to refer to LGBT people. [1] [2] Usually used as pejoratives, the terms have also been re-appropriated as insider terms of endearment within LGBT communities. [3]
Gay is a term that primarily refers to a homosexual person or the trait of being homosexual. The term originally meant 'carefree', 'cheerful', or 'bright and showy'. [1]While scant usage referring to male homosexuality dates to the late 19th century, that meaning became increasingly common by the mid-20th century. [2]
A chickenhawk or chicken hawk is slang used in American and British gay culture to denote older males who prefer younger males for partners, who may less often be called "chickens", [1] i.e., the prey of the chickenhawk. [2] Other variations include chicken queen [3] and chicken plucker. [2]
Polari Palare, Parlary, Palarie, Palari Region United Kingdom Native speakers None Language family English-based slang and other Indo-European influences Language codes ISO 639-3 pld Glottolog pola1249 This article contains IPA phonetic symbols. Without proper rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols instead of Unicode characters. For an introductory guide on IPA ...