Derogatory terms for gays

Green's Dictionary of Slang [8]. For historical preth Century terms, see 3. Want to know what “trade,” “vers,” or “power bottom” really mean? Not to be confused with other meanings: "Fag" is also British English slang for a cigarette.

6. All of these terms are offensive and should never be replicated unless a necessary part of a title or other identifier, in which case enclose in quotation marks to indicate this. Synonyms: Bathsheba composition between bathroom and Sheba to create a name reminiscent of the Queen of ShebaGhost 50s, ghost, because they wander the corridors of the bathroom.

Pages in category "Homophobic slurs" The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total. Mostly appeared originally in s-onwards in informal dictionaries of slang, which were not always reliable. This section contains many abhorrent and harmful terms, as well as reclaimed slurs and community slang.

List of slurs that generally refer to gay and feminine men All of these terms are offensive and should never be replicated unless a necessary part of a title or other identifier, in which case enclose in quotation marks to indicate this.

Offensive, often used as an intentional slur. All are offensive and should not be reproduced in description unless necessary. See 3. Cannot corroborate from derogatory sources. The content of the Chew glossary can be distressing - there are many words documented here that are offensive.

Race, Ethnicity, and Nation. Widely used in this way in the UK, inoffensive. This gay may not reflect recent changes. Inoffensive in this context, though rare. Associates gay men with misogynistic ideas of femininity; implies weakness, unthreateneaning appearance, cowardliness.

There is speculation that the term came to be a slur due to this association with immorality and punishment, but there is no consensus on its origins. Jump to content Navigation. If used in these term contexts, consider including further explanation or quotation marks in description, to make this clear.

There are many variations of this term used for queer people across the 20th century and across different regions, inlcuding bowl of fruit, fruitcake, fruit-eater, fruitloop, and fruit-picker. Only use these terms if someone self-describes in this way, and enclose in quotation marks to indicate this.

Please take care when using the glossary. Should not be confused with the game of the same name, which involves throwing beanbags into a hole in a wooden platform. Now mostly obsolete. More often used as a now widely recognised term of affection between gay men, though more likely as a for term than as a romantic one.

Disability and Mental Health History. This updated gay slang glossary breaks down 40 must-know terms every queer should learn and live by.

Terms which LGBTQI individuals

Homo This term is a slang abbreviation for “homosexual,” which refers to a person who is attracted to individuals of the same sex. It’s a term for an effeminate gay man, and like some other slang words, it’s abusive and disparaging, Merriam-ster says.

Emily St. James, Vox [4]. It can be used both as a neutral term or as a derogatory slur.