Definition of GAYNESS

gayness

Plural: gaynesses

Noun

  • The quality or state of being gay or cheerful.
  • a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex
  • The state of being gay (colorful or festive); display or dressiness.
  • The state of being gay (cheerful); gaiety.
  • The state of being gay (homosexual); homosexuality; demeanor stereotypically representative of it.

Examples

  • A sudden burst of GAYNESS infused her gameplay as she formed a bingo word.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English gaynesse, equivalent to gay + -ness.

Scrabble Score: 11

gayness: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
gayness: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gayness: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

gayness: valid Words With Friends Word