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Queer

/kwɪə/

(sometimes derogatory) A person who is or appears homosexual, or who has homosexual qualities.

📖 Definitions of "Queer"

noun
  1. 1

    (sometimes derogatory) A person who is or appears homosexual, or who has homosexual qualities.

  2. 2

    (sometimes derogatory) A person of any non-heterosexual sexuality or sexual identity.

  3. 3

    (sometimes derogatory) A person of any genderqueer identity.

  4. 4

    (definite, with "the") Counterfeit money.

verb
  1. 1

    To render an endeavor or agreement ineffective or null.

  2. 2

    To puzzle.

  3. 3

    To ridicule; to banter; to rally.

  4. 4

    To spoil the effect or success of, as by ridicule; to throw a wet blanket on; to spoil.

adjective
  1. 1

    Weird, odd or different; whimsical.

  2. 2

    Slightly unwell (mainly in "to feel queer").

  3. 3

    Drunk.

  4. 4

    (sometimes derogatory) Homosexual.

adverb
  1. 1

    Queerly.

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