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QUEER

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj., adverb)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Queer.

How to pronounce queer:

US

Queer - as a noun

Offensive term for a homosexual man

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fairynancepoovepoufqueen

Queer - as an adjective satellite

Beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

Example: "A curious hybrid accent"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curiousfunnyoddpeculiarrummysingular

Homosexual or arousing homosexual desires

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gayhomophile

Queer - as a verb

Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

Example: "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was ruth's amazing september surge"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bafflebilkcrossfoilfrustratescotchspoilthwart
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forbidforecloseforestallprecludeprevent
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endangerexposeperilscupper
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affectbear onbear uponimpacttouchtouch on
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Queer - as an 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.

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

Example: "The queer community"

Queer - as an adverb

Queerly.

Example Sentences

"Many individuals in the LGBTQ+ community proudly identify as queer."
"The term 'queer' has been reclaimed by some as a positive and inclusive label."
"He struggled with his queer identity while growing up in a small town."
"Some people may still face discrimination for being queer."
"The queer community is diverse and encompasses a range of sexual orientations and gender identities."
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Word Game Points

Is QUEER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, queer is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

QUEER has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is QUEER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, queer is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
QUEER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is QUEER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, queer is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
QUEER has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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