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Daisy
01
a small wild flower that has a yellow center and white petals
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
daisies
Examples
The field was dotted with daisies, their white petals and bright yellow centers creating a charming and carefree scene.
02
a feminine gay man
Offensive
Slang
What is the origin of the term "daisy" and how is it used?
Daisy is a slang term for a feminine gay man that appeared in early–mid 20th-century English. It draws on the image of the daisy as delicate, pretty, and gentle, emphasizing perceived softness or refinement in manner. Historically, it could be used playfully or teasingly within gay communities, but it also carried the potential for mild mockery. Today it is mostly historical and uncommon, and using it outside knowledgeable or affectionate queer contexts can come across as patronizing or outdated.
Examples
That daisy laughed while fixing the streamers.
Lexical Tree
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