Pretentious Gay

A gay man who often emphasizes their knowledge, fashion sense, or social status, sometimes in a way that comes off as condescending or exclusive. They may be seen frequenting trendy spots, making subtle judgments about others, and projecting an air of superiority.

Jarrett walks into a cocktail bar and orders a gimlet, "Isn't this supposed to be made with Nolet's Reserve Dry Gin? I can't taste the blend of botanicals, you know, saffron and verebena. Also, I don't drink WELL gin."

"The pretentious gays at that event made me feel like I didn’t belong."

Bully Gay

A gay man who puts others down in order to feel better about themselves. This might involve exclusionary behavior, making backhanded compliments, or gatekeeping what it means to be part of the community.

Prerequisite to become a prentitious gay. (see definition of pretentious gay)

Names like- Christian, Greg, Jalyn, Preston, John, Jon, Jaden, Caleb, Michael, Mike, Jeremy, Matt, Chad, Dustin, Ben, Dray

Jeremy tells Sarah that her shirt looks "....interesting." Sarah says to her friends, "Is it just me or is Jeremy being such a bully gay?!"