fagcent

English

Etymology

Blend of fag +‎ accent

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfæɡsənt/, /-sɛnt/

Noun

fagcent (plural fagcents)

1. (slang) Manner of speaking perceived as typical of a gay man, characterized by hyperarticulated sibilants, wide pitch range, breathiness, etc.

   Synonym: gay voice

   • 2011 December 9, Syko Cyclone, “dance central 2 in best buy: gagan vs heather! Part 2”, in Youtube‎, archived from the original on 12 August 2024:

     wow, my fagcent really kicked up this time!

   • 2024 June 10, Robertvrs, Twitter‎, archived from the original on 12 August 2024:

     his fagcent came OUT

Related terms

• blaccent

Further reading

• Gay male speech on Wikipedia.Wikipedia