gay adjacent

adj., possessing many of the mannerisms and interests traditionally associated with gay people while not personally identifying as gay.

He's got a girlfriend so I guess he's just gay adjacent. But he's probably a BJ} away from moving [next-door.

gay adjacent by inscrutabullwit March 11, 2004

Gay Adjacent

A man who is a heterosexual, but has tendencies that are typically seen in gay men.

Elin: So do you think Walter is gay, or just gay adjacent?

Blair: Definitely gay adjacent. Walter doesn't date men.

Gay Adjacent by monikher June 28, 2021

gay adjacent

Referring to the fact that a straight man can still worry about his image and looks but prefer women.

Also known as a 'Metrosexual'

gay adjacent by B. Whitt-it March 12, 2004

Gay Adjacent

When people that are not LBGT use pronouns in their email signature.

Did you see Trevor's email signature? He is gay adjacent.

Gay Adjacent by BasedinBC September 21, 2023