"gay for pay" meaning in English

See gay for pay in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} gay for pay (not comparable)
  1. (informal, of heterosexual entertainers or sex workers) Performing a homosexual role for money. Wikipedia link: gay for pay Tags: informal, not-comparable Categories (topical): LGBT

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