Slang/Gay & Lesbian

Gay and lesbian slang. Select a slang term for more details. Also try Gay & Lesbian Slang Quiz.

bottom offensive!

a man who takes the passive role in gay or homosexual sex

bull dyke American and Australian English offensive!

a lesbian (see note below) who is very manly in appearance and behaviour

fruit American English offensive!

an offensive, derogatory word for a gay man, or a male homosexual

hustler (1) American and Australian English

a person, usually male, who has sex for money

lez | lezzy | lezzo offensive!

lesbian, gay woman

out (2)

to be openly gay

poof | poofter offensive!

an offensive, derogatory word meaning a gay man

queen

an effeminate gay man

queeny

effeminate

queer offensive!

homosexual, gay

straight

heterosexual, not gay

top offensive!

a man who takes the active role in gay or homosexual sex

twink

a young man with boyish good looks
Also try Gay & Lesbian Slang Quiz.

Contributor: Matt Errey