different between gayly vs gayby

English

Etymology

gay +? -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /??e?li/

Adverb

gayly (comparative more gayly, superlative most gayly)

1. (uncommon, dated) Cheerfully; in a gay manner.
   • 1958, Printers' Ink (volume 262, page 28)

     Gayly-dressed mavournins and blaring bands stepped lively along Fifth Avenue.

Usage notes

• The meaning "in a homosexual manner", while an obvious derivation of the current primary meaning of gay, rarely appears, and when it does, it is typically used with an awareness of its rarity. In reference to cheerfulness or joyfulness, gaily is much more common.

Homophones

• Gaely, Gæly (neogaelic feminine name)

English

Etymology

Blend of gay +? baby

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /??e?bi/

Noun

gayby (plural gaybies)

1. (LGBT) The baby of a gay person or couple.
   • 2005, No. 685, The Advocate - Jul 11, 1995, link

     Much to my surprise I find out that I am part of the "gayby boom."

   • 2009, Abigail Garner, Families Like Mine, link

     The “gayby boom” children have two moms, two dads, or one of a combination of numerous queer parents.

   • 2011, Stephen Emond, Winter Town, link

     “I was born a gayby.” “Aww, you were a gayby?” Lucy gushed. “I seriously was,” Marshall said. “I was allergic to breast milk.” Everyone laughed.

2. A young child with apparent homosexual countenance ("gayface").

Translations

See also

• gaby