Synonyms of queer


1. fagot, faggot, fag, fairy, nance, pansy, queen, queer, poof, poove, pouf, gay man, shirtlifter

usage: offensive term for an openly homosexual man


1. thwart, queer, spoil, scotch, foil, cross, frustrate, baffle, bilk, prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid


2. queer, expose, scupper, endanger, peril, affect, impact, bear upon, bear on, touch on, touch

usage: put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position


1. curious, funny, odd, peculiar, queer, rum, rummy, singular, strange (vs. familiar), unusual


2. gay, queer, homophile(prenominal), homosexual (vs. bisexual) (vs. heterosexual)

usage: homosexual or arousing homosexual desires

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Definition and meaning of queer (Dictionary)