Queer
/kwɪə/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Queer
noun
- (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.
verb
- 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.
adjective
- 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.
adverb
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