Gaycism

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Noun
  1. 1
    Racism from an LGBT+ individual or the LGBT+ community. uncountable

    "gaycism: the wrongheaded idea that having gay characters gives you carte blanche to cut PC corners elsewhere."

  2. 2
    Synonym of homophobia. rare, uncountable

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homophobia

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"gaycism: the wrongheaded idea that having gay characters gives you carte blanche to cut PC corners elsewhere."

Etymology

Blend of gay + racism.

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