Fag hag

Fag hag is a slang term, either abusive or highly admiring, for a (usually straight) woman who likes to hang out with gay men. Gay men and fag hags often share a very close friendship, sometimes even closer than they might have with other women or men. Some would say that fag hags are pitied based on the assumption that their fascination with gay men lies in infatuation, which will most likely never be consummated. However, many fag hag relationships contain no romantic feelings on the woman's part; indeed, many fag hags are lesbian.

The term "fag hag" does not generally carry the same negative connotations that "fag" would. The term is used, without the intent to insult, by both gay men and their female admirers. Some women (such as comedian Margaret Cho) will proudly declare themselves to be fag hags.

Synonyms include fruit fly and fairy godmother.

Judy Garland has been characterized as a fag hag.

Julia Roberts' character in The Mexican developed a fag hag-type relationship with a gay hit man, Winston Baldry, played by James Gandolfini. Other media examples include the show Will & Grace and the film The Object of My Affection.

The slang terms dyke tyke or Dutch boy have been used occasionally to refer to a male with extensive platonic friendships with lesbians, but this usage is far less common.

A straight man who has a similar affinity with gay men is termed a fag-stag, but, again, this usage (and, indeed, occurrence) is rare.