# gays

Pronunciation: say "GAYZ" /ɡeɪz/

## Noun

1. Plural of gay. As a noun it can sound offensive; gay people is often preferred. — plural of gay
   - Simple: Plural of gay. It means gay people, but many find this noun rude and say "gay people" instead.
   - _The new law extended marriage rights to gays across the country._
   - _Several gays spoke at the rally about discrimination in the workplace._

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