Achillean
[adjective]
describing romantic or sexual attraction between men, often used in queer or literary contexts
Ex:
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beard
[noun]
a person used as a date or partner to hide someone's sexual orientation
Ex:
In
the
movie
,
the
character
hires
a
beard
to
protect
his
image
.
binding
[noun]
the act or practice of wearing tight clothing or compression garments to flatten the chest
Ex:
camp
[adjective]
exaggerated, theatrical, or amusing, often associated with gay culture or femininity
Ex:
closeted
[adjective]
not openly revealing one's sexual orientation or gender identity
Ex:
A
closeted
teen
often
fears
judgment
from
family
or
friends
.
![to [come] out of the closet](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/43630/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [come] out of the closet")
to [come] out of the closet
[phrase]
to no longer keep one's sexual preference or gender identity a secret
Ex:
He
came
out of
the
closet
last
year
and
has
since
become
an
advocate
for
LGBTQ+
rights
.
folx
[noun]
a gender-inclusive or alternative spelling of "folks," used to address a group of people
Ex:
to cruise
[verb]
to seek a casual sexual encounter in a public place, typically between gay men
Ex:
They
used to
cruise
in
parks
before
dating
apps
existed
.
outsider
[noun]
a person who does not conform to normative taboos or self-centered community norms
Ex:
An
outsider
often
stands
apart from
self-centered
social groups
.
trade
[noun]
a straight-passing male partner, often used by gay men or trans women
Ex:
A
trade
often
appears
straight
but
dates
within
queer
circles
.
roommate
[noun]
a same-sex significant other with whom one lives
Ex:
A
roommate
can
be
more than
just
a
coinhabitant
;
they
're
your
partner
.
top
[noun]
the dominant or active sexual partner in a homosexual encounter
Ex:
A
top
often
directs
the
pace
and
positions
during
sex
.
bottom
[noun]
a receptive sexual partner, typically in a homosexual encounter
Ex:
A
bottom
often
lets
the
top
take the lead
.
service top
[noun]
someone who takes the active role in sex but follows the bottom's instructions, focusing on doing what their partner wants
Ex:
vers
[noun]
a person who enjoys both topping and bottoming, switching between dominant and submissive roles in sex
Ex:
switch
[noun]
a person who enjoys both topping and bottoming, or alternating between dominant and submissive roles
Ex:
She
loves
being
a
switch
;
keeps
things
interesting
.
drag queen
[noun]
a performer, usually male, who dresses in exaggerated women's clothing and makeup
Ex:
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