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page 1Homophobic slurs
faggot
Faggot, often shortened to fag, is a slur in the English language used to refer to gay men. The slur is also sometimes indiscriminately used against other members of the LGBTQ community, and has also seen extended use in American youth culture beginning around the turn of the 21st century as a broader reaching insult more related to masculinity and group power structure. In a case of linguistic reclamation, many LGBTQ people have reclaimed it as a neutral or positive term for describing themselves, as well as reinforcing in-group solidarity.
sissy
Sissy (derived from sister), often cissy, also sissy baby, sissy boy, sissy man, sissy pants, etc., is a pejorative term for a boy or man who does not demonstrate masculine traits, is effeminate and shows possible signs of fragility. Generally, sissy implies a lack of courage, strength, athleticism, coordination, testosterone, libido, and stoicism. A man might also be considered a sissy for being interested in stereotypically feminine hobbies or employment (e.g., being fond of fashion), displaying effeminate behavior, being unathletic or being homosexual.
dyke
reappropriated term used to refer to lesbians
Adam and Steve
Gayrope
Gayrope (, portmanteau of "gay" and "Europe") is a derogatory term used in Russia (including Russian state-owned media) and occasionally in other post-Soviet states, referencing European civilization (as a part of wider Western civilization) as opposed to the more conservative Russian civilization. Initially, it only referenced Europe as a place where LGBT is dominating (which was seen in a negative context, given that Russia is one of the most LGBT-unfriendly nations in the world), but later it grew to mean the decay of European civilization in general, while Russia keeps the traditional valu
Sea queens
1960s term for gay men who work aboard merchant vessels
Homintern
REDIRECT Anti-LGBTQ rhetoric#Homintern