gay cancer
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Meaning · English
Synonym of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Register: dated, offensive, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gay cancer” mean?
Synonym of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Is “gay cancer” formal or informal?
gay cancer is generally dated, offensive, slang.