Other word for gay
That's gay [synonym]
... finding alternatives for 'that's gay' could be useful in diminishing the phrase's prevalence...
Campy is not precise enough... by definition: "providing sophisticated amusement by virtue of having artificially (and vulgarly) mannered or banal or sentimental qualities." Using the expression 'that is gay' in my context denotes something that isn't amusing or laughable, but strange in an uncomfortable way, and perhaps slightly prosaic.
ewie said:
How about whack? (Just a uncontrolled guess.)
By the way, are you looking for a word that would be comprehensible to all English speakers, just Americans, just Californians ... ?Click to expand...
'Whack' is definitely suitable in the 'that sucks' context (eg. a friend tells you about their misfortune, and you reply with 'that's gay').
As far as comprehension, I was initially thinking more along the lines of how an academic writer would convey the alike meaning (using lexicon with higher dignity), but I infer any conventional synonyms are welcome.
Glossary of Terms
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Glossary of Terms: LGBTQ
Acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans person, and queer. The Q generally stands for queer when LGBTQ organizations, leaders, and media exploit the acronym. In settings offering support for youth, it can also stand for questioning. LGBT and LGBTQ+ are also used, with the + added in recognition of all non-straight, non-cisgender identities. (See Transgender Glossary ) Both are acceptable, as are other versions of this acronym. The term “gay community” should be avoided, as it does not accuratel