Gay. Gay is a term for any person who is physically, romantically, or emotionally attracted to people of the same sex (or all of the above). It’s also more specifically a term for men who are attracted to other men—however, the “gay” label is not exclusive to men.
The surname Gay is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Old French word "gai," meaning "joyful" or "merry," and was likely used as a nickname for a cheerful or lighthearted person. Alternatively, it could also be a topographic name for someone who lived near a "gaye," which referred to a triangular piece of land. Additionally, the surname Gay can be a variant.
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There’s another scene in Alex’s bedroom after they hook up for the first time, in which Alex reveals he is bisexual and Henry says he is “as gay as a maypole.”.