Definition
- (adjective) (possibly obsolete) Happy, joyful, and lively. “The Gay Science”
- (adjective) Quick, fast.
- (adjective) (possibly obsolete) Festive, bright, or colourful. “Pennsylvania Dutch include the plain folk and the gay folk.”
- (adjective) Sexually promiscuous (of any gender), (sometimes particularly) engaged in prostitution.
- (adjective) Homosexual:
- (adjective) A pejorative:
- (adjective) (of a dog's tail) Upright or curved over the back.
- (adjective) (possibly obsolete) Considerable, great, large in number, size, or degree.
Word stats
- Gayest contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 6 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 1.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 10.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Gayest mean?
(possibly obsolete) Happy, joyful, and lively.
How many letters are in Gayest?
Gayest has 6 letters.
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