The word "gay" primarily refers to a person, especially a man, who is romantically or sexually attracted to people of the same sex. It is most commonly used to describe someone who is homosexual.
Additional meanings:
- Historically, "gay" also meant happy, carefree, or bright and colorful , but this usage is less common today.
- In modern contexts, it is widely accepted and used as an identity term within the LGBTQ+ community.
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