Gay
Gay adjective - Having much high-spirited energy and movement.
Petty
Petty adjective - Not broad or open in views or opinions.
Both words in one sentence
- Maxi is an effeminate gay 12-year-old boy from a family of petty criminals in the slums of Manila.
Source: Lover and Beloved - Gay Best Friend: Gregg is Mae's best friend, but their friendship consists mostly of things like petty vandalism rather than the usual stereotypes.
Source: Video Game / Night In The Woods -
However, Mae is a tomboy, so she and the Straight Gay Gregg tend to do more masculine, delinquent activities, like petty vandalism and loitering.
Source: Gay Best Friend
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