queer
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9.1
- adjective
- /kwɪr/
- Offensive
:
extraño
- But a queer sense of dissatisfaction.
That's why he'll be vindicated at some point, however queer the explanation.
- That's why he'll be vindicated at some point, however queer the explanation.
- My own suspicion is that the universe is not only queerer than we suppose, but queerer than we can suppose.
- The result is, I think, nerve racking, but also maybe a little erotic in a queer sort of way.
- And I am still guilty of saying don't be so queer lol.
- You know, you're literally sacrificing flesh to some queer God to give you the body that you want.
- You were so enthusiastic, and your attitude was this is queer.
- I'm just a little disappointed at last when I thought I was going to win, but I'm here still queer.
Examples
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It's clear that no matter where you look on our planet, nature is full of queer surprises.
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The whole world is a rather queer place.
Fiction book (1996) -
" Damn queer things you hear if you live long enough!
Fiction book (1990) -
"Your grandmother was a queer old lady."
Fiction book (1997) -
There's something queer going on.
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That's a very queer painting.
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Still, I will proudly declare that there is something queer about it.
Fiction book (2001) -
For a country so preoccupied with efficiency, this seems a very queer custom.
Fiction book (2002) -
His behavior was quite queer, leaving everyone puzzled about what he would do next.
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The book contained many queer stories that opened my eyes to unusual cultures and lifestyles.
Synonyms
798
1.0
Different from what is normal or expected
740
2.0
Causing a strange feeling in your body
131
4.0
Strange or unusual in a way that attracts attention
123
4.6
Different from what is normal and expected
52
7.3
Not following the usual rules or customs
20
7.0
Very unusual in a noticeable way
1
9.1
Strange in a way that makes you notice it
Strange or odd in a way that surprises people
Very strange in a way that people notice
People often do strange or surprising things
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
- Offensive
Violent acts against LGBTQ+ people because of their sexuality or gender identity
How Strange
Surface Forms
Etymology
Queer comes from an old word meaning 'strange' or 'not right', so when we describe something as queer we mean it seems odd, unusual, or out of the ordinary.