Gaykeeping 

Similar to Gatekeeping, the act of shaming, belittling, or alienating individuals from the LGBT+ and wider queer communities on the premise of "not being gay/queer enough".

It most commonly happens to bi/pansexual people currently in a heterosexual relationship, but can affect others such as the genderqueer, or even just someone who rejected another gay.

"Don't you just hate Gaykeeping?"
"Oh man, I know right? The other day this girl called me a fake ass lesbian because of my boyfriend, even though I told her that I'm Bi"
"Ridiculous"

Gaykeeping by Anntire July 12, 2018

gaykeeping 

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

“i am gaykeeping maddie.”

gaykeeping 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.

Gaykeeping by unhingeddefinitions February 6, 2026

Gaykeeping

When a gay happens upon a naive unworldly Gayling that has broad mass appeal and potential but refuses to mention them to the gossip gays for fear they will bypass that gays gay-clout in the gaggle.

Gossip gay one: “Who’s that scrumptious stud muffin standing over there?”
Gossip gate two: “Oh that’s Jimothy! Shua picked him up in a small town in Iowa a couple weeks back and has been gaykeeping him all to himself!”

Gaykeeping by Professionalpig July 2, 2026

Gaykeeping

When a gay happens upon a naive unworldly Gayling that has broad mass appeal and potential but refuses to mention them to the gossip gays for fear they will bypass that gays gay-clout in the gaggle.

Gossip gay one: “Who’s that scrumptious stud muffin standing over there?”
Gossip gate two: “Oh that’s Jimothy! Shua picked him up in a small town in Iowa a couple weeks back and has been gaykeeping him all to himself!”

Gaykeeping by Professionalpig July 2, 2026

Gatekeeping 

When someone takes it upon themselves to decide who does or does not have access or rights to a community or identity.

"I love punk bands like Green Day!"
"Ugh, they're not even punk. They totally sold out."

"Oh man, I love Harry Potter. I am such a geek!"
"Hardly. Talk to me when you're into theoretical physics."

"Erika Moen is my favorite queer cartoonist."
"She's not queer, she married a man!"
"Quit your gatekeeping. No one died and made you Queen of the Gays!"

Gatekeeping by sarahalyse June 2, 2012

Gatekeeping 

Gatekeeping is to make your interests exclusive in order to protect them from becoming “mainstream”

“Gaslight, Gatekeeping, Girlboss”

Gatekeeping by Suzanne Keller January 13, 2022