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queer

/kwˈɪɹ/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

adjective

  1. beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
    “a curious hybrid accent”
  2. homosexual or arousing homosexual desires

noun

  1. offensive term for a homosexual man

verb

  1. hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
    “What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge”
  2. put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position

Synonyms for queer

Words that rhyme with queer

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