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Gay

Happy or carefree, from an English word.

Meaning and origin

Gay is derived directly from the English word gay, which originally meant happy, carefree or lighthearted.

How to pronounce Gay

English (US)/ɡeɪ/

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Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.

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