Sign 1446 of 4297 in the Auslan Dictionary

Matches for the word effeminate

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Keywords: effeminate, fag, fairy, poofter, poof

Sign Definition

As a Noun

  1. A homosexual man. An offensive sign, used to show disapproval or contempt. British English = poof, fairy. Australian English = poofter, fairy. American English = fag, fairy.

As a Verb or Adjective

  1. Of a man, to behave in a way which is thought to be like a woman. English = (be) effeminate.
  2. Of a man, to behave in a way which is thought to be like the cultural stereotype of a homosexual. Idiomatic English = (be) camp.
  3. Of anyone, to behave in a way that uses exaggerated gestures.