"gaydy" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: gaydies [plural]
Etymology: Blend of gay + lady. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|gay|lady}} Blend of gay + lady Head templates: {{en-noun}} gaydy (plural gaydies)
  1. (neologism) A gay lady; a lesbian. Tags: neologism

Inflected forms

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