"gayhood" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From gay + -hood. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|gay|hood}} gay + -hood Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} gayhood (uncountable)
  1. The state, condition, or quality of being gay; gayness. Tags: uncountable Related terms: gaydom, straighthood
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