Identity, Personality & Self-Presentation - Queer Slang & Expressions
Here you will find slang and expressions from queer communities, reflecting identities, experiences, and culture in casual, creative language.
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describing romantic or sexual attraction between men, often used in queer or literary contexts
a person used as a date or partner to hide someone's sexual orientation
the act or practice of wearing tight clothing or compression garments to flatten the chest
exaggerated, theatrical, or amusing, often associated with gay culture or femininity
not openly revealing one's sexual orientation or gender identity
to no longer keep one's sexual preference or gender identity a secret
a gender-inclusive or alternative spelling of "folks," used to address a group of people
to seek a casual sexual encounter in a public place, typically between gay men
a male who presents or expresses themselves in a feminine or androgynous way
the supposed ability to detect someone's sexual orientation
an LGBTQIA+ person who plays video games
mostly homosexual but occasionally attracted to the opposite sex
a person who does not conform to normative taboos or self-centered community norms
a confident, fabulous person, often used in camp or queer contexts
a straight-passing male partner, often used by gay men or trans women
a same-sex significant other with whom one lives
a homosexual person who has never had heterosexual sexual intercourse
mostly heterosexual but occasionally attracted to the same sex
the dominant or active sexual partner in a homosexual encounter
a receptive sexual partner, typically in a homosexual encounter
someone who takes the active role in sex but follows the bottom's instructions, focusing on doing what their partner wants
a receptive partner in sex who is energetic, confident, or in control
a person who enjoys both topping and bottoming, switching between dominant and submissive roles in sex
a person who enjoys both topping and bottoming, or alternating between dominant and submissive roles
a performer, usually male, who dresses in exaggerated women's clothing and makeup
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