Dl meaning gay
The Freddie Guide to: DL Guys
For some people, coming out is easy and breezy. For others, it can take longer and be more complicated. Homophobia and stigma still unfortunately exist – these can make some guys uncomfortable being open about their sex and dating life.
On apps like Grindr you might come across blank profiles labelled "DL" or "discreet". But what should you know about internet dating or hooking up with them? And if you're still in the closet, how can you create sex safer?
Read on for Freddie’s guide to improved sex and relationships, whether you’re DL yourself or dating someone who is.
What does DL mean?
The DL is short for “down-low”. It means when something is kept secret or hidden. In the homosexual community, it refers to men who identify as straight but have sex with other men.
Some DL men may be in relationships with women and having sex with or dating men on the side. Some may be single. Either way, they keep this part of their sex life a secret.
In gay slang, “DL” started as a legal title that referred to African-American men. It’s now more widely used and can refer to men of all races and ethnic backgrounds.
Is DL different from discreet?
The DL or The Down Low, enjoy many terms and phrases in the American culture, can attribute their genesis to the Same-sex attracted and Urban Jet community, The, "DL" has evolved to be used universally to refer to activities conducted secretly and behind the scenes. The DL can also allude to behavior described as slick or deceptive.
The term has truly evolved. In recent times DL has gone from being used exclusively to describe covert male homosexual deed of a male fronting (portraying himself), as a heterosexual but in actual world is actually a closet Gay dude, to now relate to any conduct, action, or action that can be described as secretive or deceptive.
Etymology
DL or “Down Low”, attributes its genesis from the Inner Municipality Black and Sub Culture. The Inky community was plodding to accept the male homosexual in their community so Black Men were maintaining a cover, by acting as they were only into the Ladies. Their homosexuality was secret and thus adopted the phrase, “Down Low” to refer to a man that is a closet queer or a bloke that engages in sexual relations with both male and female partners. The term evolved to identify such men as their female partners were uncovering that th
Gay Dating | What does “DL” mean?
What does it mean if someone has DL written in their dating profile?
Well, DL stands for “down-low” essentially meaning subtle. Usually, the guy with DL written on his profile probably won’t own a picture on his profile either and his profile may contain limited information about what he’s into, where he is or any other distinguishable information.
There may be a number of reasons why someone is on the down-low or describes themselves as discreet and you shouldn’t always spring to conclusions about their reasons.
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They might not be out to family and friends, they may even identify as direct but like sex with guys, he may be married or have a partner, or they may even hold a job which might require them to have discretion on who sees or has access to their profiles, like, for instance, a school lecturer who wouldn’t wish for their students to see their dating website profile.
If you’re interested in why someone is prudent, then you can always ask, it could be a good conversation starter.
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DOWN LOW see also D low--Hidden, concealed,secret.Specifically used to cite to covert male homosexual activity.Whether we're talking about guys who freak with their boys, or hustlers who are strictly "gay for pay" Thanks to homophobia, bigotry and all that bullshit in their communities they opt favor to keep things quiet: On the DL.
"It's hard to linger on the DL when your girl catches you on the THUGZILLA web site at 3 o'clock in the morning"
by ra ra January 12, 2008
Abbreviated for "Down Low." Sometimes used to say that you are still in the closet. Someone that is anxious to let the world recognize that they have sex with their homeboys.
Homeboy 1: "Man I like what we really did last night! Your dick is bangin!"
Homeboy 2: "Dude! Shut up! You know I have girlfriend. Don't say that in universal, you know i'm on the DL."
by Dorian and Jordan September 15, 2006
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