gay panic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An emotional reaction characterized by intense discomfort, fear, or anxiety upon encountering or discovering that someone is gay.
  2. A feeling of anxiety brought about when one realizes they are attracted to someone of the same gender.

Word forms

gay panic

Derived words

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