Author: Ivy F. Amante
Department of English, Mindanao State University Buug Campus, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines
Email: ivy.amante@msubuug.edu.ph
ABSTRACT
This study involves discovering the linguistic characteristic of gay lingo expressions. The goal is to show the most common terms used by gays
and the meanings underlying these expressions and their morphological structures. To address these aspects, the nature of the gay language
was studied relying on the theory of lavender linguistics which explains that language alone provides the true identity of the gay community.
The present study shows that there are various expressions self-created by gays that serve to define their lifestyle and culture.
Keywords: Gay Lingo; Semiotics; Expressions