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Gay slang or LGBT slang in linguistics refers to a form of English slang used predominantly among LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) people. LGBT (also GLBT) is an initialism referring collectively to Lesbian, Gay, bisexual, and Transgender / transsexual " Queer studies " is the study of issues relating to Sexual orientation and Gender identity. A lesbian is a Woman who is romantically or sexually attracted only to other women In the English language, gay is an Adjective that in modern usage refers to Homosexuality. Bisexuality refers to sexual behavior with or attraction to people of both sexes or to a bisexual orientation Transgender (trænzˈdʒɛndɚ from ( Latin) derivatives Homosexuality refers to sexual behavior with or attraction to people of the same sex or to a Homosexual orientation. 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The militaries of the world have a variety of responses to Gays Lesbians and Bisexuals Most Western military forces have now removed policies excluding sexual Hate crimes (also known as bias motivated crimes) occur when a perpetrator targets a victim because of his or her membership in a certain Social group, usually defined The countries of the world have a wide variety of laws relating to sexual relations between people of the same sex - everything from full legal recognition of Same-sex marriage Heterosexism is a term that applies to attitudes, Bias, and Discrimination in favor of opposite-sex sexuality and relationships BenPhelpsJPG|thumb|right|Westboro Baptist Church picket signs with Ben Phelps grandson of Fred Phelps Lesbophobia (sometimes Lesbiphobia) comprises various forms of negativity toward Lesbian women as individuals as a couple or as a social group Biphobia is a term used to describe the fear of aversion to or discrimination against Bisexuality or LGBT people who are bisexual or perceived to be bisexual Linguistics is the scientific study of Language, encompassing a number of sub-fields English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States Slang is the use of highly informal Words and expressions that are not considered standard in the speaker's Dialect or Language. 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Differences and similarities to Polari
Modern gay slang has origins in the English language. Polari was a cant or cryptolect used in the gay subculture in Britain. Polari (or alternatively Parlare, Parlary, Palare, Palarie, Palari, Parlyaree, from Italian parlare Cant is an example of an Argot or cryptolect a characteristic or secret language used only by members of a group often used to conceal the meaning from those outside the group Poliamory pride in San Francisco 2004jpg|thumb|Representatives of the Polyamory community at a San Francisco parade The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was the formal name of the United Kingdom from 1 January 1801 until 12 April 1927 Polari derives from Italian languages, Mediterranean Lingua Franca, Yiddish and French. Italian ( or lingua italiana) is a Romance language spoken by about 63 million people as a First language, primarily in Italy. The Lingua franca of the Mediterranean or Sabir ("know" was a Pidgin language used as a Lingua franca in the Mediterranean Basin from Yiddish (yi [[wiktייִדיש ייִדיש]] yidish or yi [[wiktאידיש אידיש]] idish, literally "Jewish" is a nonterritorial High French ( français,) is a Romance language spoken around the world by 118 million people as a native language and by about 180 to 260 million people [1]
Another difference between gay slang and Polari is that gay slang has become descriptive of the overall experience of life in the gay community, whereas Polari includes names for common words that have no exclusive relation to the LGBT culture (e. Gay community or LGBT community is a term used to describe the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender subculture g. , "glossies" for "magazines"). [1] Gay slang also coexists alongside regional slang and many gay men will combine them.
Although there are differences, modern gay slang has adopted many polari words, as detailed in the table below:
| Glossary of gay slang taken from Polari | |
| Word | Approximate meaning |
| basket | the bulge of male genitals through clothes |
| bumming | the act of gay sex |
| chicken | young boy |
| cottaging | having or looking for sex in a public toilet |
| zhoosh | style |
Cultural impact
Many terms that originated as gay slang have become part of the popular lexicon. In Linguistics, the lexicon (from Greek Λεξικόν of a language is its Vocabulary, including its words and expressions For example, the word drag was popularized by Hubert Selby, Jr. Drag in its broadest sense means any clothing one wears however the traditional use of the term is for any Costume or outfit that carries symbolic significance Hubert Selby Jr ( July 23, 1928 – April 26, 2004) was a 20th century American writer in his book Last Exit to Brooklyn. Last Exit to Brooklyn is a 1964 Novel by American author Hubert Selby Jr "Drag" has been traced back by the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) to the late 19th Century. The Oxford English Dictionary ( OED) published by the Oxford University Press (OUP is a comprehensive Dictionary of the English Conversely, words such as banjee, while well-established in a subset of gay society, have never made the transition to popular use. Banjee or banjee boy is a term from the 1980s or earlier that describes a certain type of young Latino, Black, or Multiracial man who has Other less well known terms include funguy : This is a flamboyant homosexual who endulges in any gay sex/fetish and will dress in gay attire; also linker Man : This is a gay male who dresses in gay attire which must include chains, normally he is leather clad. Homosexuality refers to sexual behavior with or attraction to people of the same sex or to a Homosexual orientation. Both of these are normally found in gay bars and thus form part of gay scene. gay bar (also known as a boy bar if the clientele is predominantly male or conversely a girl bar) is a drinking establishment that caters exclusively
Footnotes
References
- Baker, Paul (2002). See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Fantabulosa, a dictionary of Polari and gay slang. Continuum, 242 pages. ISBN 0826459617.
- Rodgers, Bruce (1972). Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Queens' Vernacular : a gay lexicon. Straight Arrow Books, 265 pages. ISBN 0879320265.
See also
External links
- List of words and phrases
- Dictionary of Gay Slang and Historical Terms
- GLTB Slang Dictionary
- Lavender Linguistics, from Guardian Unlimited
- Polari: British Gay Slang
- Queer Slang in the Gay 90's
- Sexuality as Identity: Gay and Lesbian Language
- "Gay Language Guide" - gay slang in various languages: French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Japanese, Hungarian, Russian, Thai
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