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Dorothy dollar

(US) The business generated by providing goods and services to the gay community.

ˈdɔɹəθi ˈdɑlɚDocumented since 1930s1930sSilenthistorical186 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(US) The business generated by providing goods and services to the gay community.

Origin: From Dorothy Gale, a character in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, whose actress Judy Garland in the film adaptation in 1939 is a symbol among the LGBT community. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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