Gay slang

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Gay slang arises from subcultures created by the secrecy required for those subcultures to exist in a predominately anti-gay culture. Assimilation and use of the slang also gives individuals the feeling of belonging necessary in the creation of a subculture.

Many terms that were originally gay slang have become part of the popular lexicon. Along with other terms, the term "drag" was popularized by Hubert Selby, Jr in his book Last Exit to Brooklyn. He is also the author of Requiem for a Dream.

External links

• GLTB Slang Dictionary
• Polari: British Gay Slang
• Queer Slang in the Gay 90's
• Dictionary of Gay Slang and Historical Terms
• GAY SLANG DICTIONARY

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