Derogatory gay names

Some names were self-created and others were thrust, often cruelly, upon gay, bi, and queer men. Before these words disappear forever, here is a linguistic reminder of days past.

This term is a derogatory slang word used to describe a gay man who is perceived as being effeminate or not conforming to traditional masculine gender norms. For example, someone might say, “He’s such a sissy, always talking with a high-pitched voice.”.