Definition of GAYNESS

gayness

Meanings

Plural: gaynesses

Noun

  • a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex
  • The state of being gay (colorful or festive); display or dressiness.
  • The state of being gay (cheerful); gaiety.
  • The state of being gay (homosexual); homosexuality; demeanor stereotypically representative of it.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English gaynesse, equivalent to gay + -ness.

Scrabble Score: 11

gayness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
gayness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gayness is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

gayness is a valid Words With Friends word