gaydar

Definition

The supposed ability to detect whether or not a person is gay by observing that person's appearance, mannerisms, etc.

Etymology

Blend of gay + radar, equivalent to gay + -dar.

Example Sentences

• "This is not your Hallmark in Ames, Iowa. And there is “family” working there … no radar like gaydar, I always say."
• "When you first come out, you might have an overactive gaydar. When I realized I was gay, I wanted everyone to be gay too, which led to a lot of wishful thinking. "Helen Hunt is gay!" Dream on, girl!"
• ""I dunno. He's carried this one on since Halloween. I'm starting to think the lie was actually the 'straight guy role'. I may have a crappy gaydar, but having faked heterosexuality before, I feel like I should be able to recognize it.""