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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: She joked that he looked like a clone straight out of 1980s San Francisco.
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flower
[noun]

an effeminate gay man, often delicate or gentle in manner

Ex: The term "flower" can be affectionate or mocking, depending on tone.
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gaysian
[noun]

a gay person of Asian descent

Ex: He loves being part of both Asian and gaysian culture.
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twink
[noun]

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

Ex: Twinks are often stereotyped, but many embrace the label.
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bear
[noun]

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

Ex: He grew out his beard and started identifying as a bear.
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otter
[noun]

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

Ex: He proudly identifies as an otter.
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bull
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a very muscular, bodybuilder-type gay man, usually weighing over 200 pounds

Ex: Bulls are admired for their strength and imposing build.
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an older man, usually attractive, with gray or silver hair

Ex: That silver fox had a magnetic presence wherever he went.
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twunk
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a young, slim gay man with a well-developed, muscular physique

Ex: That twunk vibe is perfect for summer beach parties.
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a gay man born via C-section

Ex: She teased him for being a platinum star gay in the group chat.
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a young or inexperienced lesbian with a boyish or masculine appearance

Ex: That baby butch energy was obvious in her confident stride.
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a lesbian who favors cuddles, hugs, kisses, and other affectionate or sensual acts over sexual activity

Ex: That bambi lesbian energy made her friends feel extra cozy around her.
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bluff
[noun]

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

Ex: That bluff vibe made her stand out in the group.
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butch
[noun]

a lesbian who presents herself in a masculine way

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fluff
[noun]

a lesbian who presents herself in a feminine way

Ex: That fluff energy made her stand out at the party.
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femme
[noun]

a lesbian who expresses herself in a feminine way

Ex: That femme energy lit up the room wherever she went.
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hasbian
[noun]

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

Ex: He laughed when she admitted she's technically a hasbian now.
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a lesbian or bisexual woman who expresses herself in a traditionally feminine way

Ex: That lipstick lesbian energy made her stand out at the party.
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a very masculine lesbian or a butch lesbian who prefers giving sexual pleasure rather than receiving it

Ex: That stone butch energy made her stand out at the party.
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stud
[noun]

a Black lesbian who presents in a masculine way

Ex: That stud energy made her stand out at the party.
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a lesbian who presents in a mostly masculine or androgynous way but retains some feminine traits

Ex: That soft butch energy made her stand out at the party.
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stemme
[noun]

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

Ex: That stemme energy made her stand out without fitting neatly into one category.
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