queer
noun
- 1
(sometimes derogatory) A person who is or appears homosexual, or who has homosexual qualities.
- 2
(sometimes derogatory) A person of any non-heterosexual sexuality or sexual identity.
- 3
(sometimes derogatory) A person of any genderqueer identity.
- 4
(definite, with "the") Counterfeit money.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To render an endeavor or agreement ineffective or null.
- 2
To puzzle.
- 3
To ridicule; to banter; to rally.
- 4
To spoil the effect or success of, as by ridicule; to throw a wet blanket on; to spoil.
- 5
To reevaluate or reinterpret (a work) with an eye to sexual orientation and/or to gender, as by applying queer theory.
Synonyms
adjective
- 1
Weird, odd or different; whimsical.
- 2
Slightly unwell (mainly in "to feel queer").
- 3
Drunk.
- 4
(sometimes derogatory) Homosexual.
- 5
(sometimes derogatory) Not heterosexual, or not cisgender: homosexual, bisexual, asexual, transgender, etc.
- 6
(broadly) Pertaining to sexual or gender behaviour or identity which does not conform to conventional heterosexual or cisgender norms, assumptions etc.
“the queer community”
adverb
- 1
Queerly.
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