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gayface (usually uncountable, plural gayfaces) An obvious, apparent, or stereotypical appearance of homosexuality based on a person's countenance often characterized by effeminacy in males and masculinity in females.

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  1. gayface (usually uncountable, plural gayfaces) An obvious, apparent, or stereotypical appearance of homosexuality based on a person's countenance often characterized by effeminacy in males and masculinity in females.