Definition of gaydar

gaydar

noun

• the ability to distinguish between homosexuals and heterosexuals via observation alone.

  He didn't register on my gaydar, are you sure he's gay?

                                                                                                                                                                                  
  
  Citation from "What does gay look like? Science keeps trying to figure that out", Los Angeles Times, Regina Nuzzo, June 16 2008 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

  • See more words with the same meaning: sexuality (related to).

  Last edited on Mar 23 2010. Submitted by Kevyn J. from Manhattan, KS, USA on Jul 07 1998.

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arsehole	Definitions include: the anus.
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torque it	Definitions include: To frequently masturbate oneself excessively and/or violently.
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twerk something	Definitions include: to have sex.
b*tch tit	Definitions include: a large breast on a male.
pooper	Definitions include: buttocks.
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