Beard

Describes a woman who provides “straight” cover for her gays by playing the role of wife or girlfriend (See “Fag HagA female, typically straight, who prefers the company of gay men. Also, Fruit Fly, QueerGay. Can be used interchangeably as a term of pride or as a derogatory term, depending on context. A term intentionally and politically reclaimed by some, in protest of the term’s historical use as a slur. Dear, HomosocialiteA fag hag who particularly enjoys the company of A-Gays, and who travels comfortably in their highly exclusive scene., HomosociologistA fag hag who appreciates and actively participates in a wide range of gay subcultures, and who takes particular pride in being accepted as one of the gays in settings that typically include no women or straight persons., GoldilocksA fag hag who enjoys the company of bears.”). Note that younger gays are unlikely to be familiar with this term.

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