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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Other terms relating to 'sexuality (related to)':
DVA	Definitions include: acronym for "double-vaginal [and] anal".
choade	Definitions include: misspelling of choad.
crotch rot	Definitions include: a fungal infection of the groin region (Tinea cruris).
dine at the Y	Definitions include: to perform cunnilingus.
get off	Definitions include: to kiss passionately; "make out".
trannie	Definitions include: "transvestite".
Poofter	Definitions include: An effeminate man, probably homosexual.
high-beams	Definitions include: erect nipples.
bob knob	Definitions include: to perform fellatio.
pork sword	Definitions include: penis.
hairy axe wound	Definitions include: the vulva.
blumpken	Definitions include: misspelling (or uncommon spelling) of blumpkin.
do	Definitions include: to have sex with.
wad	Definitions include: to ejaculate.
banus	Definitions include: perineum.
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tushie	Definitions include: buttocks.
scrill	Definitions include: money, dollars.
muff dive	Definitions include: to perform cunnilingus.
player hater	Definitions include: a person who player hates.
strawberry	Definitions include: a prostitute, or one who sells or barters sexual services.
shark	Definitions include: To copy or plagiarize, commonly used by emcees to indicate a plagiarist.
Obamacare	Definitions include: the universal healthcare program in the United States proposed by the Obama administration.
up for it	Definitions include: to be a willing participant.

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