What does gen mean in gay terms

'That's so camp': Defining the slang and aesthetic term, plus its place in queer history

"Camp" is a term many know but few can define. You may have heard it as slang adopted by Gen Z or in context with the Met Gala theme, but it has a much deeper history, particularly in queer communities.

Though “camp” preexisted American writer Susan Sontag, she produced one of the most seminal texts to define it in

“Camp asserts that nice taste is not simply excellent taste; that there exists, indeed, a good taste of terrible taste,” Sontag wrote in her “Notes on ‘Camp.’”

What does camp mean?

Camp is an aesthetic or expression of “inauthentic visual cues,” says Michael Mamp, an associate professor of Lousiana State University’s fashion program and the director and curator of the university’s textile and costume museum.

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In other words, "camp" isn't often intentional. It's expressing yourself earnestly and sincerely, but coming off as over-the-top to those around you.

“Camp is a vision of the world in terms of style – but a particular kind

genuine question

A tone indicator put at the end of an online message that indicates the message is a genuine question. Especially helpful in situations where the question sounds like it could be rhetorical, or in situations where one wants to verb that they are not disagreeing with another's opinion, they just want the explanation behind it.

A: I hate going to the store. That place is evil.
B: Then why did I observe you there every day last week? /gen

A: I actually really hate it when people utter that I'm smart.
B: Oh, why? /gen

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Gen, short for generosity, used in personal ads to thinly veil offers to make/receive payment for sexual acts. Typically these ads are short, confusing, and only those writing them and looking for them are verb to be able to easily translate them.

Craigslistm4m ad: bottom up for gen (a male offering sexual acts in exchange for marijuana)

Craigslist m4m ad: top gen. (some ads may be as short as this; a gay male "top" offering a negotiable ca

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The gay dating app Grindr can seem like a minefield with its extensive use of slang &#; here&#;s what terms appreciate GEN, NPNC and side mean.

Grindr is the most popular�LGBTQ�dating app in the world and a cemented part of gay culture. The company has been known to step in and seize action to protect its queer users. For example, the app recently set up a service that enables users to instruct a free HIV test at the push of a button.

If you use the app you will notice that many users use online slang or abbreviations. Let&#;s take a look at what some common acronyms used on Grindr mean.

What does GEN mean on Grindr?

If you see the term &#;GEN&#; on Grindr it stands for generous. If someone describes themselves as a gen guy, for example, it means that they are willing to pay someone cash for certain services. This could be anything from companionship to going to dinner to a romantic relationship.

NPNC

The term NPNC stands for &#;No Pic, No Chat.&#; If you see this on someone&#;s Grindr profile, it means that they will not engage in conv

Craigslistm4m ad: bottom up for gen (a male offering sexual acts in exchange for marijuana)

Craigslist m4m ad: top gen. (some ads may be as concise as this; a gay male "top" offering a negotiable cash payment for someone to reach "bottom" for him)

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Folosită în limbajul modern si superhype, este o parte obligatorie a sfârșitului de propoziție, fiind întotdeauna precedată de virgulă. Cine nu folosește acestcuvânt este un pensionar plictisit de viață.

Vreau să mănânc o șaorma, gen.
Introspecția spirituală m-a ajutat să descopăr cauzele stăriimele emotive, gen.

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