Gay as in happy

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Log in. Install the app. How to install the app on iOS. English Only English Only. You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. GeogeHalin Senior Member. Hello members! I learned that the word gay also has the meaning of being happy from an old song.

I'm wondering if the word is still used this day with that meaning. As in, We had a gay old time down down at the dance floor.

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I think it is a old-fashioned word and we generally don't write it or say it. Like if we are happy, we do not and cannot say "I'm so gay. Would you agree? Yes, it's not possible to say 'gay old time' these days unless you are intending to make a pun of it. PaulQ Senior Member.

You are correct. The meaning of gay has changed in recent times such that the homosexual meaning is now the only current one and is inescapable even in circumstances in which no innuendo can be taken: "The streets were decorated with gay bunting. Yes, I think the word 'gay' meaning 'merry' has now disappeared from the language, except for humorous purposes.

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