Queer
(
adjective
,
verb
)
(As an adjective)
Queer ( adjective )
- Strange or unusual.
- Not being of the expected or usual kind; atypical; abnormal.
- Homosexual, especially a man who is gay.
Origin:
The word "queer" has been used as a derogatory term for people who identify as lgbtq+ for many years. in the late 20th century, some members of the lgbtq+ community began to reclaim the word and use it as a way to assert their identity and pride.
Examples:
- The queer feeling in his stomach was a mix of fear and excitement.
- The queer thing was that no one had seen the mysterious figure.
- He was known as the queer boy in school and was often bullied.
- The queer community has come a long way but there is still a lot of work to do in terms of acceptance.
- The queer pride parade is a significant event for the LGBTQ+ community.
(As a verb)
Queer ( verb )
- Strange or unusual.
- Not being of the expected or usual kind; atypical; abnormal.
- Homosexual, especially a man who is gay.
Origin:
The word "queer" has been used as a derogatory term for people who identify as lgbtq+ for many years. in the late 20th century, some members of the lgbtq+ community began to reclaim the word and use it as a way to assert their identity and pride.
Examples:
- The queer feeling in his stomach was a mix of fear and excitement.
- The queer thing was that no one had seen the mysterious figure.
- He was known as the queer boy in school and was often bullied.
- The queer community has come a long way but there is still a lot of work to do in terms of acceptance.
- The queer pride parade is a significant event for the LGBTQ+ community.