What is the true meaning of gay?

Question

I heard that gay means being happy

Answer 1

The word gay is now standard in its use to refer to people whose orientation is to the same sex, in large part because it is the term that most gay people prefer in referring to themselves. Gay is distinguished from homosexual primarily by the emphasis it places on the cultural and social aspects of homosexuality as opposed to sexual practice. Many writers reserve gay for males, but the word is also used to refer to both sexes; when the intended meaning is not clear in the context, the phrase gay and lesbian may be used. Gay is often considered objectionable when used as a noun to refer to particular individuals, as in There were two gays on the panel; here phrasing such as Two members of the panel were gay should be used instead. But there is no objection to the use of the noun in the plural to refer collectively either to gay men or to gay men and lesbians, so long as it is clear whether men alone or both men and women are being discussed.

PS: The word gay can be also said as being happy.In brief lively, happy or bright in color.

for example [Oh, leave the gay and festive scenes, The halls of dazzling light.] — H. S. Vandyk (1798-1828).

Answer 2

In today's time, if your were to ask, "What is the true meaning of gay?" You might be told it means homosexuality.

According to Webster's Dictionary online, the definition of gay means:

1

a : happilexcited : merry

b : keenly alive and exuberant : having or inducing high spirits

2

a : bright, lively

b : brilliant in color

3

: given to social pleasures; also : licentious


4

a : homosexual y

b : of, relating to, or used by homosexuals

Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gay

Answer 3

Gay is to be happy

Answer 4

It is more than just a physical attraction to the same sex. It is an emotional connection as well. Although most gay men do not hate women, and most lesbians do not hate men, they do not have the emotional connection to the opposite sex.

Answer 5

Gay has many meanings it depends on the sentence.For example 1-Over the gay bazaars. over here "gay" means colourful. I hope it helped you

Answer 6

language is fluid not solid and can change gay meaning happy is the old meaning just as in the uk fit used to mean in good shape, where as now it means attractive.

Answer 7

gay–adjective 1. having or showing a merry, lively mood: gay spirits; gay music.
2. bright or showy: gay colors; gay ornaments.

found this info at dictionary.com. its a handy web site. so yeah. it means happy/merry.

Answer 8

gay is happy

Answer 9

Gay is a word that means happy.

Or it can mean a homosexual man who is into any manner of sexual activities.

This is why I identify as g0y. We are homosexual men who have strict morals about what is sexually permissible.

Answer 10

older generation - happy (e.g. having a gay time)

middle generation - homosexual (e.g. he has a boyfriend, he is gay)

younger generation - uncool (e.g. classical music is gay)