English Explanatory Dictionary

gaydar

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The supposed ability to detect whether or not a person is gay by observing that person's appearance, mannerisms, etc.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡeɪdɑː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-AcpoKrane-gaydar.wav /ˈɡeɪˌdɑɹ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-NaomiAmethyst-gaydar.wav

Word forms

gaydar gaydars gay-dar

Etymology

Blend of gay + radar, equivalent to gay + -dar.

Derived words

-dar
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