"gaysome" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more gaysome [comparative], most gaysome [superlative]
Etymology: From gay + -some. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|gay|some}} gay + -some Head templates: {{en-adj}} gaysome (comparative more gaysome, superlative most gaysome)
  1. Characterised or marked by gaiety; cheerful; gladsome. Derived forms: gaysomeness
    Sense id: en-gaysome-en-adj-Coq2V5Lv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -some

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