Queer meaning

What does “queer” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“queer” is a noun, verb and adjective with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: offensive term for a homosexual man.

queer

noun

offensive term for a homosexual man
Synonymsfagot faggot fag fairy nance pansy queen poof

verb

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
“What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge”
“foil your opponent”
Synonymsthwart spoil scotch foil cross frustrate baffle bilk
put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
Synonymsexpose scupper endanger peril

adjective

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
“a curious hybrid accent”
“her speech has a funny twang”
Synonymscurious funny odd peculiar rum rummy singular
homosexual or arousing homosexual desires
Synonymsgay homophile

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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