John Doyle you stand accused of a violation of the Political Correctness Code, section 8 subsection 3: Using a third-degree gay slur. Since there was no intent, and the slur is not recognized universally as offensive, you have not been charged with a first or second degree offense which would have warranted a severe punishment such as being fired or facing a human rights complaint. 

The punishment: one admonishment by way of Globe and Mail Editorial. 

And remember folks: the dictionary is wrong. Don't trust the dictionary to tell you what words mean.