Tangy

Tangy is informal internet slang used to describe a person, usually a man, who comes across as flamboyant or effeminate in a way popularly coded as gay. It works as a playful synonym for "zesty" and spread largely through social media and Gen Z humor. Tone matters a lot with this word. Among friends it can be lighthearted and affectionate, but the same term can carry a mocking or stereotyping edge when aimed at someone who did not choose it. It is slang rather than an identity label, so it describes a vibe or manner rather than a person's actual sexual orientation.