gay panic noun2 •An emotional reaction characterized by intense discomfort, fear, or anxiety upon encountering or discovering that someone is gay. •A feeling of anxiety brought about when one realizes they are attracted to someone of the same gender.Thirty seconds into the TV show, the main character’s phone wallpaper reading "gay panic" may well epitomise not only his own feelings but also those of Heartstopper‘s fans.[…]” — 2022
