homo — meaning in English
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English meaning
- Gay adj Homosexual; romantically or sexually attracted to people of the same sex.
- homo noun Whole or full-fat milk that has been processed so the fat is evenly distributed.
- homosexual adj Attracted romantically or sexually to people of the same sex.
- queer adj Relating to a sexual orientation or gender identity that isn't exclusively heterosexual or cisgender; used both as a reclaimed identity term and, historically, as a slur.
Senses
homo is used for these senses in English:
- gay (now, _, chiefly, in plural) A homosexual, especially a male homosexual.
- homo (colloquial, often, pejorative) Clipping of homosexual.
- homosexual (typically, formal, distancing, or, dated) A person who is sexually attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex.
- queer (colloquial, sometimes, pejorative) Non-heterosexual or non-cisgender: homosexual, bisexual, asexual, transgender, etc.
Gay — full definition
- adj Homosexual; romantically or sexually attracted to people of the same sex.
- adj Happy, carefree, and full of fun (an older, still-used sense, especially in older writing).
- noun A homosexual person, especially a man.
homo — full definition
- noun Whole or full-fat milk that has been processed so the fat is evenly distributed.
- adj A slang, often offensive, term relating to homosexuality.