by IrreverentGal October 8, 2014

(Queer terminology, noun) A term used to describe someone who comes out as Queer while in a hetero-facing long-term partnership/marriage. Symbolic of spending a lot of life “underground”, going through a metamorphosis, and then emerging as the truest and most authentic self that glows in the dark and brings joy to others. Alternative to “late blooming lesbian”/“late bloomer”/“late in life lesbian,” but intended to be more inclusive of gender identities/expressions and sexuality representations.
“...Oh yeah, she’s a firefly, she left her marriage a few years ago and came out. Now she’s living her big queer life and is happier than ever!”
"Have you seen how many Fireflies there are on TikTok?! It's like the pandemic hit and they all found each other on that app!"
"Have you seen how many Fireflies there are on TikTok?! It's like the pandemic hit and they all found each other on that app!"
by MH2021 February 11, 2022

by The agar \_/ BACFORD July 5, 2016

A verb describing some show, play, story series, etc. whose completion is interrupted prior to a completion of the story, generally causing public upset (as in the case of the Joss Whedon TV show "Firefly").
by Anon E. Mouse IV January 23, 2014

by glittercon May 12, 2009

Since the only definition of fireflies are about that stupid, overplayed song, I'm writing a real one.
Fireflies are little bugs that have chemicals to make their abdomens light up. They do this to attract mates, but it looks pretty damn cool also.
They are also for catching and putting in jars ^_^
Fireflies are little bugs that have chemicals to make their abdomens light up. They do this to attract mates, but it looks pretty damn cool also.
They are also for catching and putting in jars ^_^
by Haxed13 December 11, 2009

by CAUSE THEY FILL THE OPEN AIR June 24, 2017
