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