just gay enough

just gay enough

potentially offensive Of a man, possessing a number of stereotypically homosexual qualities seen as attractive by women, while still being unambiguously heterosexual. I still want a man to be manly, but just gay enough that he can have a conversation about his emotions.
See also: enough, gay, just
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • gay
  • chutney
  • be a man
  • put balls on
  • put balls on (something)
  • put balls on something
  • early bird special
  • boys will be boys
  • pillow-biter
References in periodicals archive
In the late 80s, new man appeared, only to be later replaced by the Just Gay Enough Man, who owned an MPV and enjoyed playing with his girlfriend's kids.
It's mall over for the family man; Hybrid man more interested in pampering himself at shops
The image of the "metrosexual" straight man - with a "just gay enough" attitude - is admired by men and women alike.
How GAY are you? Try our fun quiz to see if you're just a little too straight
Are you Not Gay Enough, Just Gay Enough or Too Gay?
In my mind Too Gay is buying scented candles, Just Gay Enough is remembering to change the duvet (and even ironing it) while Not Gay Enough is using old socks and pants as pot pourri.
Now there's a man brave enough to be Just Gay Enough, and who can blame him?
Come out of those closets for a gay old time