gaylord

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

Synonym of gay: a homosexual man.

Register: derogatory, humorous, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

‘Gaylord!’ ¶ ‘Bum-chum!’ ¶ ‘Chutney Ferret!’

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An effeminate or insufficiently masculine man or boy.

Register: derogatory, humorous, slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A term of address for any man or boy.

Register: derogatory, humorous, slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “gaylord” mean?

Synonym of gay: a homosexual man.

Is “gaylord” formal or informal?

gaylord is generally derogatory, humorous, slang.