Identity, Personality & Self-Presentation - Gay & Lesbian Identities

Here you will find slang related to gay and lesbian identities, capturing expressions and terms specific to these communities and their experiences.

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clone [noun]

a gay man, often from San Francisco or New York, known for exaggeratedly macho appearance and behavior

Ex: A clone might be seen at Pride sporting a rugged , macho look .

flower [noun]

an effeminate gay man, often delicate or gentle in manner

Ex: At the party , the flowers gathered in a circle , laughing and dancing .

gaysian [noun]

a gay person of Asian descent

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twink [noun]

a young, slim, often boyish gay man, usually seen as stylish or flamboyant

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bear [noun]

a large, often hairy gay man, usually with a beard

Ex: Everyone knew him as a gentle bear despite his size .

otter [noun]

a gay man who is slim or medium-built and hairy

Ex: His friends call him their favorite otter .

bull [noun]

a very muscular, bodybuilder-type gay man, usually weighing over 200 pounds

Ex: His friends teased him for being the resident bull .

silver fox [noun]

an older man, usually attractive, with gray or silver hair

Ex: A silver fox often exudes charm and sophistication .

twunk [noun]

a young, slim gay man with a well-developed, muscular physique

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platinum star gay [noun]

a gay man born via C-section

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baby butch [noun]

a young or inexperienced lesbian with a boyish or masculine appearance

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bambi lesbian [noun]

a lesbian who favors cuddles, hugs, kisses, and other affectionate or sensual acts over sexual activity

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bluff [noun]

a lesbian who combines both masculine and soft, gentle traits in appearance or personality

Ex: A bluff can switch between confident butch traits and gentle , feminine charm .

butch [noun]

a lesbian who presents herself in a masculine way

Ex: A butch often embraces short hair , practical clothing , and a strong presence .

fluff [noun]

a lesbian who presents herself in a feminine way

Ex: A fluff often embraces makeup , skirts , and gentle mannerisms .

femme [noun]

a lesbian who expresses herself in a feminine way

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hasbian [noun]

a woman who once identified as a lesbian but now identifies as heterosexual or bisexual

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lipstick lesbian [noun]

a lesbian or bisexual woman who expresses herself in a traditionally feminine way

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stone butch [noun]

a very masculine lesbian or a butch lesbian who prefers giving sexual pleasure rather than receiving it

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stud [noun]

a Black lesbian who presents in a masculine way

Ex: A stud often embraces short hair , practical clothing , and a strong presence .

soft butch [noun]

a lesbian who presents in a mostly masculine or androgynous way but retains some feminine traits

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stemme [noun]

a lesbian whose gender expression is between a stud and a femme, combining both masculine and feminine traits

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