gay up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To make something more appealing to the gay community e.g. by adding gay characters to a soap opera.
Register: colloquial
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To give something gay characteristics.
Register: colloquial
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “gay up” mean?
To make something more appealing to the gay community e.g. by adding gay characters to a soap opera.
Is “gay up” formal or informal?
gay up is generally colloquial.
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