Ways to call someone gay funny

Thankfully, we have moved past the painful period when nicknames for gay guys were insulting and demeaning nicknames. In the U. S and an increasing number of places, gay people are now free to marry each other legally. As a result, people now need good nicknames to call their gay friends, neighbors, and even siblings.

Some common synonyms of gay are animated , lively , sprightly , and vivacious. While all these words mean "keenly alive and spirited," gay stresses complete freedom from care and overflowing spirits. The words animated and gay can be used in similar contexts, but animated applies to what is spirited and active. In some situations, the words lively and gay are roughly equivalent.

By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Before 'gay' became common and accepted parlance, the world invented its own unofficial terms for men who dug men. Some names were self-created and others were thrust, often cruelly, upon gay, bi, and queer men. Before these words disappear forever, here is a linguistic reminder of days past.

Skip navigation! March 30, , PM. I'll never forget the first time I sat in a roomful of gay people, not because I finally felt like I was "at home" or "living my authentic self" or anything nearly as heart-warming. I was terrified and, honestly, a bit confused.