This section contains many abhorrent and harmful terms, as well as reclaimed slurs and community slang. Lgbtq slang is used as a way to signal one's identity and build solidarity within the community Imho, queer is something of a gray area
Catch-22: Coming out can quell gay slurs, but fear of homophobia hinders closeted athletes
The following is a list of sexual slurs that are, or have been, commonly or notably used to refer to members of a given sexual minority, gender, sex, or sexual orientation in a derogatory or pejorative manner
This list is comprised of slurs that have named references.
