gay man

plural gay men

1. A homosexual man, a man who is exclusively sexually and/or romantically attracted to other men. (This entry is a translation hub.)

   "A gay man loves and desires other men, and a lesbian desires and loves other women," explains Sky Gilbert, a drag queen. "This defines the existential state of being gay."

   2021, Andrew Sullivan, Out on a Limb, edition 1, page 482

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   Consequently, gay men are presented with many challenges that prevent them from seeking seeking out their true identities or finding their true selves. For some, identifying as a gay man is not a clear or easy decision.

   2014, Michael M. Kocet, Counseling Gay Men, Adolescents, and Boys, Taylor & Francis

   Synonyms: batty boy, batty man, botter, bumboy, bum chum, bumder, bummer, butt rider