Gay vers meaning

If you’ve been on dating or hook-up apps like Grindr or Scruff for more than a minute, then you might have arrive across some cryptic language, coded and abbreviated to produce the most of communicating sexual preferences. Because we all love efficiency when it comes to flirting and sex, right?

But to comprehend some of these gay hieroglyphics, you may need a little help deciphering them. So, we’ve put together a list of some frequently used phrases, acronyms, and other words you might encounter on the apps.

What are you into?

Asking what a person is into, or ‘into?’ is often the first thing sent between people when negotiating sex on a hookup app. This could include any sexual positions or sexual acts you prefer and other kinks that might interest you. When people ask this question, they might offer their possess “intos”, including some of the language below!

Sex positions

Assume the position! Ahem, we mean, what’s your sexual position? Some people can detect language like this limiting, as there is usually a great deal more to sex and hooking up than deciding who is going to be giving and who’s receiving during anal sex or neither. However, it’s almost always in utilize – so it’s good t

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Imagine you’ve been on a date and ready to take things to the next level. Then, your partner asks the sometimes deal-breaking question: are you a top, bottom, or vers? Depending on who you are, this question can mean different things. For gay men, those terms are almost always in reference to penetrative sex. A “top” is the one who penetrates, a “bottom” is the one who is penetrated, and a “vers” or versatile person can relish either. Some people also use the term “side” to refer to those who do not like penetrative sex. For other members of the collective where penetration may not be a part of connection, the terms can mean something slightly different. In non-penetrative sex or as part of a BDSM dynamic (BDSM meaning “Bondage, Domination, Sadism, & Masochism), a “top” is the person in control, a “bottom” is the more submissive, and “vers” means able to fill either roll. In these situations, the term “switch” is frequently used instead of “vers”, as the roll tends to not be as dynamic in a BDSM scene as it is in a traditionally sexual scene. Understanding these terms fosters open information and respect in intimate relationships, allowing individu

In gay chat rooms, the term 'vers' is used to indicate that a man is willing to be either a giver (top) or receiver (bottom) of anal sex. 'vers' is short for versatile.

ArlingtonHtsboi: hey. lookin for?
TomTheLog: hey. lookin for a bottom. you game?
ArlingtonHtsboi: vers here.
TomTheLog: strictly top here, you interested?

by CapnCrouton May 12, 2004

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short abbreviation for version.

A language developed by mostly teenagers and youth called turbo language, makes use of shortened words.

It not only allows them to feel fresh , but also allows them to say more in a shorter time by doing less effort.

like:
'sup, ha y'all doin'?

prev (previous),
nigg (nigger),
STFU (Shut The Fuck Up)
pos (piece of shit)
fag (faggot)
Mofo (motherfucker)
ver (version)
reg (regular)
prem (premium)

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1. Synonym for fuck.
2. Exclamatory remark used to signify lust and/or sexual interest in a subject, usually without the subject in ask being aware of the meaning.

Originated from bastard pidgin English speakers. Used as a way to cloak nights of questionable morality from girlfriends

Troye Sivan said he's a 'verse' during sex, not a 'top' or 'bottom.' Here's what the terms mean.

Troye Sivan, a singer known for his track "Bloom," recently set straight rumors that he only enjoys receiving penetration during sex.

"I think in the sort of consciousness of same-sex attracted people I'm some crazy dominance bottom or something, which is just not the case, and I just wanted to deposit that out there," Sivan, a gay man, said on Emily Ratajkowski's podcast "High Low."

Sivan said that he's a "verse," interpretation he enjoys both penetrating a partner and being penetrated during sex.

"Verse," as well as the terms "top" and "bottom" are popular ways to describe sexual preferences in the queer community.

While the terms were originally used to describe the sexual preferences of queer men in the 1970s, more LGBTQ+ people possess adopted the terms to chat about what they like in sex.

Lately, top/bottom/verse discourse has grown more visible on TikTok, where queer people have been making videos describing the unique struggles of each preference. 

It's important to observe that each of these categories means something a little alternative to each person, s