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  • noun gay slang A male homosexual.

Etymologies

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From Mary, female name.

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  • Hello Mary Lou by Ricky Nelson

    Proud Mary by Creedence Clearwater Revival

    Mary Mary by Jimmie Reed

    February 8, 2008

  • 'Lying in the arms of Mary' - Sutherland Brothers and Quiver.

    February 8, 2008

  • I know a nice old fife tune called "The Sweetness of Mary," and "The Seven Joys of Mary" is an old (Christmas-y) song that Great Big Sea just recorded a version of.

    February 9, 2008

  • For some people, Mary, merry, and marry all sound different. For others, they sound the same. You can see a map of this phenomenon (in the US) here.

    April 10, 2008

  • ...and you can read about it here.

    April 10, 2008