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Definition of Queer
1. Adjective. Beyond or deviating from the usual or expected. "Singular behavior"
Similar to: Strange, Unusual
Derivative terms: Curiosity, Curiousness, Oddity, Peculiarity, Queerness, Singularity
2. Verb. Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of. "Sam cannot queer Sue "; "Foil your opponent"
Specialized synonyms: Disappoint, Let Down, Dash, Short-circuit, Ruin
Generic synonyms: Forbid, Foreclose, Forestall, Preclude, Prevent
Derivative terms: Cross, Foiling, Frustration, Frustration, Frustration, Frustrative, Thwarter, Thwarting
Also: Double Cross
3. Noun. Offensive term for an openly homosexual man.
Language type: Depreciation, Derogation, Disparagement
Generic synonyms: Gay Man, Shirtlifter
4. Adjective. Homosexual or arousing homosexual desires.
5. Verb. Put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position.
Generic synonyms: Affect, Bear On, Bear Upon, Impact, Touch, Touch On
Specialized synonyms: Compromise
Derivative terms: Exposure, Peril, Peril, Peril
Definition of Queer
1. a. At variance with what is usual or normal; differing in some odd way from what is ordinary; odd; singular; strange; whimsical; as, a queer story or act.
2. n. Counterfeit money.
3. v. t. To puzzle.
Definition of Queer
1. Adjective. (''somewhat old-fashioned'') weird, odd or different. ¹
2. Adjective. (''somewhat old-fashioned'') slightly unwell (''mainly in'' ''to feel queer''). ¹
3. Adjective. (slang) homosexual. ¹
4. Adjective. (slang) having to do with homosexuality, bisexuality, transgenderism etc. ¹
5. Noun. (colloquial) A person who is or appears homosexual, or who has homosexual qualities. ¹
6. Noun. (colloquial) A person of atypical sexuality or sexual identity. ¹
7. Noun. (colloquial vulgar derogatory) General term of abuse, casting aspersions on target's sexuality; compare (term gay). ¹
8. Noun. (context: definite '''the queer''' informal dated or obsolete) Counterfeit money. ¹
9. Verb. To render an endeavor or agreement ineffective or null. ¹
10. Verb. To reevaluate or reinterpret a work with an eye to sexual orientation and/or to gender, as by applying queer theory. ¹
11. Adverb. queerly ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Queer
1. deviating from the expected or normal [adj QUEERER, QUEEREST] / to spoil the effect or success of [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Queer
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