queerbait

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Meaning · English

A man who is attractive to queer/gay people.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

A couple of them are UNO pukes; the others are just ugly and stupid or probably latent queerbait themselves. Anyway, they're always on the prowl for fresh meat down in the Quarter.

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).

Common questions

What does “queerbait” mean?

A man who is attractive to queer/gay people.

Is “queerbait” formal or informal?

queerbait is generally derogatory, slang.