gay death

== English == === Noun === gay death (uncountable) (informal, somewhat derogatory) The point in time by which it is perceived that a gay man has aged beyond his attractiveness, stereotypically at age thirty or sometimes even younger. (slang, offensive) AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). ==== Usage notes ==== This concept is associated with the stereotype of gay men frequently lying about their age, in order to delay this "gay death". ==== See also ====