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queer
/kwɪə/
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.
verb
To render an endeavor or agreement ineffective or null.
Similar: invalidate
To puzzle.
To ridicule; to banter; to rally.
Synonymsinvalidate
adjective
Weird, odd or different; whimsical.
Slightly unwell (mainly in "to feel queer").
Drunk.
adverb
Queerly.
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