LGBTQ+ slang dictionary/words
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If you have always wanted to know what those LGBTQ+ slang words, dating abbreviations, acronyms & slang terms mean that every uses but were too shy to ask,
or if you wanted to know where they came from then the LGBTQ+ dictionary is your answer.
If you know of any LGBTQ+ slang words or LGBTQ+ terms we don't have listed, please let us know, thanks.
We have a total of 576 words listed.
All 6 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
L
Lesbian.
Labrys
Is a symbol of lesbian and women's strength, decentring men, matriarchy (particularly celebrating pre-patriarchal societies).
Lace Curtains
Refers to the foreskin.
Laddie or Lassie
A term used to identify children with gay parents The term began with a negative connotation assuming that the child would also be gay or lesbian It has been reclaimed as an affectionate term and a way of children being able to 'code' or identify each other in public.
Lavender Law
Legal issues, practice and study pertaining to the gay and lesbian community.
LD
Light Drinker.
LDR
Long-Distance Relationship.
Leather
Community of gay men who have a fondness for leather gear / fetish play.
Lemon
Another word for Lesbian.
Lesbian
A gay woman The ancient Greek poet Sappho lived on the island of Lesbos As Sappho became known for her poems celebrating love between women, the term lesbian changed its primary meaning from 'one who lives on Lesbos' to 'a woman like Sappho and her followers'. See our Lesbion page.
Lesbo
A lesbian refers to a homosexual woman. The word “lesbian” is not inappropriate to use, since it is the correct name for a woman who dates other women. However, make sure you are not using it in an accusatory or insulting manner.
Lesbro
The male equivalent of a fag-hag.
LGBT
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender person.
LGBTQ
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer and/or Questioning.
LGBTQ+
As LGBTQ but more inclusive as a trap all you include other categories.
LGBTQIA
An umbrella term used for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex or asexual. Some variations include a + at the end to encompass people who don’t identify as one of the above but are still queer or non-straight in some way.
Library
An adult bookstore.
Lick-Box
A gay man Term used in the early 1900's.
Light-blue boy
Russian for gay male.
Lilies of the Valley
Hemorrhoids.
Limits
Limits are important, and every submissive guy’s limits are different. A limit is the point beyond which you do not allow Dominants to go.
Lipstick Lesbian
An effeminate lesbian, or a lesbian who favours a glamorous, traditionally feminine style.
LMAO
Laughing My Ass Off. Oftern used in texts and online chat apps.
LOL
Laughing Out Loud.
Lollipop Stop
A highway rest stop used by gay men for cruising.
LS
Light Smoker.
LSD
LSD is one of the most potent, mood-changing chemicals. It is manufactured from lysergic acid, which is found in the ergot fungus that grows on rye and other grains. It is produced in crystal form in illegal laboratories, mainly in the United States. These crystals are converted to a liquid for distribution. It is odorless, colorless, and has a slightly bitter taste.
LTR
Long-Term Relationship.
Luppies
Lesbian urban professionals, or lesbian yuppies.
