queer

B2
Pronunciation
/kwɪə/
/kwɪɹ/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

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

3 Definition

(sometimes derogatory) A person of any genderqueer identity.

4 Definition

(definite, with "the") Counterfeit money.

Synonyms
funny money snide
Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To render an endeavor or agreement ineffective or null.

Synonyms
invalidate
2 Definition

To puzzle.

3 Definition

To ridicule; to banter; to rally.

4 Definition

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

5 Definition

To reevaluate or reinterpret (a work) with an eye to sexual orientation and/or to gender, as by applying queer theory.

Adjective
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Weird, odd or different; whimsical.

2 Definition

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

3 Definition

Drunk.

4 Definition

(sometimes derogatory) Homosexual.

5 Definition

(sometimes derogatory) Not heterosexual, or not cisgender: homosexual, bisexual, asexual, transgender, etc.

6 Definition

(broadly) Pertaining to sexual or gender behaviour or identity which does not conform to conventional heterosexual or cisgender norms, assumptions etc.

Example Sentences
  • the queer community
Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Queerly.