gaydar UK /ˈɡeɪdɑː/US /ˈɡeɪˌdɑɹ/ noun1 •The supposed ability to detect whether or not a person is gay by observing that person's appearance, mannerisms, etc.This is not your Hallmark in Ames, Iowa. And there is “family” working there … no radar like gaydar, I always say. — 1982 formsgaydars