The term "gay" has multiple meanings, depending on usage:

1. **Sexual Orientation**: The term "gay" often refers read more to a person who is attracted to people of the same gender. While it is often used to describe men who are attracted to men, it may also be used in a wider sense for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community who aligns with this identity.\

2. **Historical Meaning**: In the past, "gay" meant cheerful, lighthearted, or bright and colorful. For example, historical texts or carols might use "gay" in this way, such as in "dressing in colorful attire" from the Christmas carol *Deck the Halls*.

3. **Colloquial Use**: In some everyday or derogatory contexts, "gay" is sometimes used as slang to mean an undesirable thing. This usage is generally discouraged and perpetuates harmful stereotypes as it reinforces biases and stigmas.

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