LGBT slang for a young or immature gay person — someone newly out or still learning the ropes of queer social culture.
LGBT slang for a young or immature gay person — someone newly out or still learning the ropes of queer social culture. The '-ling' diminutive suffix gives it an affectionate, slightly patronizing quality (like 'duckling' or 'seedling'), suggesting someone at an early stage rather than someone fully formed. Used within LGBTQ+ communities, typically without malice.
The older regulars at the bar took the obvious gaylings under their wing and showed them the ropes.
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(LGBT slang) A young or immature gay person.
Gayling means: A young or immature gay person.. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
gayling means: A young or immature gay person.. Register: very informal, slang. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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