"gay-in" meaning in English

See gay-in in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: gay-ins [plural]
Etymology: From gay + -in. Etymology templates: {{af|en|gay|-in|id2=protest}} gay + -in Head templates: {{en-noun}} gay-in (plural gay-ins)
  1. A form of protest where people assemble in a public place to promote gay rights.

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