What does Queer Mean?

Definitions

Definition as Noun
  • offensive term for a homosexual man
Definition as Verb
  • put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
  • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Definition as Adjective
  • beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
  • homosexual or arousing homosexual desires

Examples

  • "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"
  • "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent"

Part of Speech

Adjective, Noun, Verb