"Sam" is a term to describe a masculine gay male. It is derived from the Biblical character Samson who was the archetype of virility.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Word of the Gay: "Sam"
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2 comments:
Wow...this is quite interesting. I never would've guessed that a name from the bible would be used as a term to describe a gay man in a positive way. This is a good thing, I think. Thanks for sharing!
~Ray~
What's your source for this usage? Never heard of it.
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