Screamer

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Definition

A slang term for an effeminate gay man or a man perceived as obviously homosexual.

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What does “screamer” mean?

“Screamer” is slang for an effeminate gay man or a man perceived as obviously homosexual.

Sexuality and slang context

In this sexuality-related sense, “screamer” describes a man through perceived femininity and homosexuality. The word also has unrelated meanings, including a person who screams or shouts, so surrounding context determines which sense is intended.

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  1. Wiktionary: Screamer definition