Fay and Gay

Fay

Fay adjective - Given to good-natured joking or teasing.
Usage example: with her slight build and perky manner, the actress was usually cast as the fay young woman who charms all the men in town

Gay and fay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gay" instead an adjective "Fay".

Nearby Word: faye

Gay

Gay adjective - Having much high-spirited energy and movement.

Fay and gay are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fay" instead an adjective "Gay".

Both words in one sentence

  • Series / Wings When R.J exclaims enthusiastically that he's gay to Fay, she responds that he should be, because he's still young.
  • Series / Wings Have a Gay Old Time: In "There's Always Room For Cello", Fay has trouble sorting out 'gay' (happiness) with the other 'gay'.
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