gayphobe

English

Etymology

From gay +‎ -phobe.

Noun

gayphobe (plural gayphobes)

1. One who hates or is prejudiced against gay people; a homophobe.
   • 2003 August 24, tyronerie, “I am here to help homosexuals”, in alt.politics.homosexuality (Usenet):

     You are DEFINITELY an ex-gayphobe!

   • 2003 April 21, nan, “NO MYTH:Imperialistic & Militant Communist Activism”, in alt.rush-limbaugh (Usenet):

     she is against all altruism and all humanitarian services as well as all social programs - she's a racist gayphobe too

   • 2005 September 15, The Secretary of HomIntern, “15 Frank Issues to Raise in Homosexual Diversity Training”, in soc.bi (Usenet):

     Nice job smacking the gayphobe around. Thanks!

   1. One who hates or is prejudiced against gay men specifically.
      • 2018, Manon Tremblay, 100 Questions about Women and Politics, McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP, →ISBN, page 286:

        Wynne crystallizes the message that it is possible to be lesbian (or gay) and a politician and also to overcome resistance, and even hate, from lesbophobes (and gayphobes). Put simply, Wynne bears a message of hope for people of all ages […]

Related terms

• gayphobia