Words for gay slang

TermContextual noteTime/Region Referencesace queenA 1970s term, signifying a "superior queen" in prison parlance. This referred to a male inmate exhibiting a more "feminine" presentation, such as shaved legs and plucked eyebrows. This practice was frequently observed in incarcerated gay subcultures. This should not be confused with the term "ace," denoting asexuality.UK, USA, 1970s Mosca de Colores - Gay Dictionary alphabet peopleA contemptible contemporary label for LGBTQ+ individuals, often voiced by right-wing factions reacting to advancements in LGBTQ+ rights. 2020s- Green's Dictionary of Slang - https://greensdictofslang.com/ bathroom queen

bog queen

A phrase within gay slang referring to individuals frequenting public lavatories in search of sexual encounters.

Alternative terms include Bathsheba (a composite combining "bathroom" and "Sheba," evoking the Queen of Sheba), and Ghost (a 1950s term referencing wandering through bathroom corridors).

USA, UK Mosca de Colores - Gay Dictionary batting for the other teamA euphemism, indicating someone is homosexual. While not inherently offensive, its use is considered dated due to its circumlocution and perceived indirectness. The practice of avoiding direct terms risks obscuring LGBTQ+ identities, diminishing discoverability. 20th and early 21st century bean queenA derogatory term employed within male homosexual circles in the US, often pertaining to Mexican homosexual men. This term carries racist connotations, and is also used sometimes to describe Latinx drag queens and white men attracted to Latino men. Mexico, USA Mosca de Colores - Gay Dictionary bearA multifaceted community term. 1. A gay or bisexual male presenting with notable facial or bodily hair and a robust physique. 2. A general term encompassing members of a specific subculture within the gay and bisexual male communities, generally characterised by their comfortable embrace of natural masculinity and their physique. This may be a self-identification, perhaps indicated by using quotation marks. 20th Century- "LGBTQ+ Terminology," Montclair State University [1]beard

Miss Beard

Individuals posing as romantic partners of others, typically to conceal the partner's sexual orientation; most frequently applied to women pretending to date gay men. 20th Century-, Europe, USA Homosaurus bicycleA 1960s slang term for bisexual, also now sometimes used to denote promiscuity, particularly among women, although this usage is considered offensive. 1960s-, UK Mosca de Colores - Gay Dictionary bottomRefers to an individual taking the receiving role during sexual encounters. Although commonly used, it is important to use it cautiously and in the right context. Use quotation marks if the term is used by the individual themselves. May also be used as a verb. The term can be offensive if used in a derogatory manner by those outside the LGBTQ+ community. Homosaurus bronco

bronc

A neologism, describing a young man recently entering the gay community. 1930s-, USA Green's Dictionary of Slang - https://greensdictofslang.com/ butterfly

butterfly boy

A 1960s-1970s term within the gay community for a remarkably effeminate man. Now less frequently used. 1960s-1970s Mosca de Colores - Gay Dictionary

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caponDerived from a term in animal husbandry, referencing a castrated rooster. The word, used from the 1600s to refer to castratos, eventually entered the American gay lexicon, in the 20th century, to indicate a youthful, or inexperienced gay man. This term is now considered offensive. USA, 1930s-1970s Mosca de Colores - Gay Dictionary

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Charlie Ronce

Charley

British rhyming slang referring to a pimp. UK Green's Dictionary of Slang - https://greensdictofslang.com/ …