General
gaydar
What does gaydar mean?
The intuitive ping that tells you someone else is queer before anyone's said a thing — the vibe, the eye contact, the shoes. Half real pattern-reading, half running joke, and everyone swears theirs is excellent.
"My gaydar went off the second she complimented my carabiner — called it."
Origin
Blend of 'gay' + 'radar', in circulation since at least the 1980s and mainstream by the 2000s.
Frequently asked questions
What does gaydar mean?
Gaydar is the intuitive sixth sense for spotting or clocking that someone else is queer.
How do you use gaydar in a sentence?
"My gaydar went off the second he walked in."
Is gaydar offensive?
It's generally used playfully within and around the queer community, though like any label it can land wrong depending on context.
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