^ [b]gay[/b] (gā) pronunciation adj., gay·er, gay·est. 1. [u]Of, relating to, or having a sexual orientation to persons of the same sex.[/u] 2. Showing or characterized by cheerfulness and lighthearted excitement; merry. 3. Bright or lively, especially in color: a gay, sunny room. 4. Given to social pleasures. 5. Dissolute; licentious. n. 1. [u]A person whose sexual orientation is to persons of the same sex.[/u] 2. A man whose sexual orientation is to men: an alliance of gays and lesbians. I must say that a REAL gay literary means that these are men who are sexually attracted to other men not just gay who just want to dress up like a girl. It's far more different. Boys who dress up as girls are called cross-dresser same with girls dressing up as boys. It's good to be straight but in reality, being in third sex may have problems regarding psychological reactions towards other sex.