queer meaning and definition

QUEER noun

Definition of queer (noun)

1. offensive term for an openly homosexual man
   • synonyms: fag, faggot, fagot, fairy, nance, pansy, poof, poove, pouf, queen

QUEER verb

Definition of queer (verb)

1. hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
   • "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent"
   • synonyms: baffle, bilk, cross, foil, frustrate, scotch, spoil, thwart
2. put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
   • synonyms: endanger, expose, peril, scupper

QUEER adjective

Definition of queer (adjective)

1. beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
   • "a curious hybrid accent"; "her speech has a funny twang"; "they have some funny ideas about war"; "had an odd name"; "the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves"; "something definitely queer about this town"; "what a rum fellow"; "singular behavior"
   • synonyms: curious, funny, odd, peculiar, rum, rummy, singular
2. homosexual or arousing homosexual desires
   • synonyms: gay, homophile