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gay blade/gay dog

these terms refer only to men and the use of "gay" (usually distinguishable in its different senses) could be ambiguous here. Consider using instead high-flyer, fun-lover, high-spirited person; hedonist, sensualist, flirt, bedhopper, free spirit, swinger. See also ladies' man, man about town, womanizer.


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