The term "bent" has several meanings depending on its context.
1) In a general sense, it can refer to something that is crooked or distorted in shape, such as a bent tree branch or a bent piece of metal.
2) It can also be used figuratively to describe someone who has an unusual or unconventional behavior or character, for example "he's got a real bent towards rebellion."
3) In the context of LGBTQ community, it refers to homosexual people or their subculture. The term is derived from the verb “to bend” and has been used since the early 20th century as a slang term for homosexuals.