gayface

English

noun
Definitions
  • An obvious, apparent, or stereotypical appearance of homosexuality based on a person's countenance often characterized by effeminacy in males and masculinity in females.

Etymology

Compound from English gay (homosexual) + English face (figure, form, shape).

Origin

English

face

Gloss

figure, form, shape

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

姿

Emoji

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