Words I Never Want to Hear Gay Men Use Again, Part I

Words I Never Want to Hear Gay Men Use Again, Part I

fabulous

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin fabulosus, from fabula

Date: 15th century

1 a : resembling or suggesting a fable : of an incredible, astonishing, or exaggerated nature (fabulous wealth) b : WONDERFUL, MARVELOUS (had a fabulous time)

2 : told in or based on fable

synonym see FICTITIOUS

– fab·u·lous·ly adverb

– fab·u·lous·ness noun

(via Merriam-Webster Online)

It makes me think of glitter and sequins. Call me uptight, but enough already.

2 thoughts on “Words I Never Want to Hear Gay Men Use Again, Part I

  1. I’m in the UK and have never heard anyone say “fabby.” But I have heard people say “fab” with a very exaggerated elongation of the vowel sound that drives me nuts.

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