noun
gaydar
GAY-dah
noun
1
The informal, supposed ability to tell whether someone is gay based on subtle cues in their appearance or behaviour.
""My gaydar's never wrong," she joked after guessing correctly again."
How to Use Gaydar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA joking term for someone's supposed knack for spotting who is gay.
When to use it
Informal and often used humorously; not a scientific or reliable concept.
Word Forms
gaydars plural
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Etymology
A blend of "gay" and "radar."