The difference between Flamer and Homosexual

When used as nouns, flamer means a very flamboyant ("flaming"), effeminate gay male, whereas homosexual means a person who is attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex.

Homosexual is also adjective with the meaning: possessing sexual and/or emotional attraction towards members of the same gender or non-anti-gender area. examples being a male androphile or a female gynephile.

check bellow for the other definitions of Flamer and Homosexual

  1. Flamer as a noun (colloquial, often, pejorative):

    A very flamboyant ("flaming"), effeminate gay male.

  2. Flamer as a noun (computing, slang):

    One who flames, or posts vitriolic criticism.

  1. Homosexual as an adjective (of a person or animal):

    Possessing sexual and/or emotional attraction towards members of the same gender or non-anti-gender area. Examples being a male androphile or a female gynephile.

  2. Homosexual as an adjective (of a romantic or sexual act or relationship):

    Between two people of the same gender-area; gay.

    Examples:

    "My sister is currently in a homosexual relationship with a girl in her class''."

    "homosexual acts'', ''a homosexual kiss"

  3. Homosexual as an adjective:

    Intended for or used by homosexuals, as a nightclub, a bar, etc.

  1. Homosexual as a noun:

    A person who is attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex.

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