gaylord
gay·lord
gaylord · gaylords
Synonym of gay: a homosexual manSynonym of gay: a homosexual man.
UK/ˈɡeɪˌlɔːd/US/ˈɡeɪˌlɔɹd/
Meaning
4 senses(derogatory, humorous, slang)Synonym of gay: a homosexual man.
(derogatory, humorous, slang)An effeminate or insufficiently masculine man or boy.
That bloke's got a pink t-shirt on - what a gaylord!
(derogatory, humorous, slang)A term of address for any man or boy.
(Canada, US)A large carton that fits on a pallet, used for transporting goods.
Origin
Compound of gay + lord under influence of the name Gaylord, suggested to originate in JamaCompound of gay + lord under influence of the name Gaylord, suggested to originate in Jamaican slang.
Genericized trademark of the Gaylord Container Corporation, a manufacturer of packaging materials, itself from the surname Gaylord.
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