13 Gay & Lesbian Slang Words
Slang is a kind of language consisting of very informal words and phrases. Slang is more common in speech than in writing. Slang words are often used in a particular context or by a particular group of people.
Slang
bottom
a man who takes the passive role in gay or homosexual sex
bull dyke
a lesbian (see note below) who is very manly in appearance and behaviour
fruit
an offensive, derogatory word for a gay man, or a male homosexual
hustler (1)
a person, usually male, who has sex for money
lez | lezzy | lezzo
lesbian, gay woman
out (2)
to be openly gay
poof | poofter
an offensive, derogatory word meaning a gay man
queen
an effeminate gay man
queeny
effeminate
queer
homosexual, gay
straight
heterosexual, not gay
top
a man who takes the active role in gay or homosexual sex
twink
a young man with boyish good looks