Meaning of Gaylord | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Synonym of gay: a homosexual man.
   derogatory, humorous, slang
2. A large carton that fits on a pallet, used for transporting goods.
   Canada, US
3. An American surname from Old French.
4. Term of address to any man or boy.
   derogatory, humorous, slang
5. A male given name transferred from the surname.
6. An effeminate or insufficiently masculine man or boy.
   derogatory, humorous, slang
7. A small city in Smith County, Kansas, United States.
8. A city, the county seat of Otsego County, Michigan, United States.
9. A city, the county seat of Sibley County, Minnesota, United States.
10. An unincorporated community in Coos County, Oregon, United States.
11. An unincorporated community in Clarke County, Virginia, United States.

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Examples

“Why should we Gaylords be above all the others, and why should I throw away the few short minutes I have to breathe in this world, throw it away on family pride and a seven-letter name? Gaylord. Gaylord. GAYLORD. A sound like an elm tree full of katydids.”

“Gaylord Ravenal elevated the right eyebrow and looked down his aristocratic nose at the capering little captain. "I am Gaylord Ravenal, of the Tennessee Ravenals. I failed to catch your name."”

“He smiled often, he could make his knuckles crack like pistol shots, and he had the courtesy to address him as Gaylord, and not by some ridiculous title of his own.”

“‘Gaylord!’ ¶ ‘Bum-chum!’ ¶ ‘Chutney Ferret!’”

“BINGO: You shouldn't have nicked my beers yer gaylord!”

“That bloke's got a pink t-shirt on - what a gaylord!”

“They come sorted according to type, in large cardboard gaylord boxes (you'll see pumpkins in these containers at supermarkets) or shrink-wrapped on a pallet.”

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