gaykeep

similar to gatekeeping, the word gaykeeping refers to making interests or people exclusive in order to keep them from becoming “mainstream”. This word however can only be used when referring to someone from the LGBTQIA+ community or a symbol regarding the community.

“I am going to gaykeep Charlie from Ben”

“What is his name?” “Sorry I am gaykeeping”

by lilpan May 4, 2022

gaykeeping

gaykeeping is liking someone so much that you start gatekeeping them. it only applies to gay crushes.

“i am gaykeeping maddie.”

by myquake May 14, 2022

Gaykeeping

The art of one heterosexual man rerouting another from his romantic obligations — often by delaying or interrupting plans with his girlfriend — in favor of sacred bro time.

Sorry dude, can’t let you leave yet — this is peak gaykeeping hours.

by unhingeddefinitions February 6, 2026