i.e. it's not with the times
>>Well websters said "Gay" was happy until the late 80's so you tell me
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>Stephen;
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>I recall Webster’s Dictionary defining the following words as having equivalent meanings: Gay, queer, and happy. Times change and English (especially the American form we use) is a dynamic language, and therefore our usage of words and their meanings changes.
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>Some day right may mean left and left may mean right. One must keep up with the “latest” use of words used within our society. I have seen a number of movies made in the 1980’s where the word “gay” was used to indicate happiness. Today, this is politically incorrect – as you will get your head bashed in from one of two sides.
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>At least if you are happy you can say so and not attempt to use another word to express your feelings.
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>Tom