"gayization" meaning in English

See gayization in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From gay + -ization. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|gay|ization}} gay + -ization Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} gayization (uncountable)
  1. The act or process of making something gay (homosexual). Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): LGBT
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