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    queer
    /kwɪə/

    adjective

    noun

    • 1. a gay man. offensive

    verb

    • 1. spoil or ruin (an agreement, event, or situation): informal "Reg didn't want someone meddling and queering the deal at the last minute"

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  2. Jun 13, 2023 · The word queer is often used more generally to refer to a person who has a sexual identity that isnt heterosexual or a gender identity that isnt cisgender. Queer is used as a reclaimed term of pride by some, but not all, members of the LGBTQ+ community.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › QueerQueer - Wikipedia

    Queer is an umbrella term for people who are not heterosexual or are not cisgender. Originally meaning ' strange ' or ' peculiar ', queer came to be used pejoratively against LGBT people in the late 19th century.

  4. a person whose gender identity or sexuality does not fit society's traditional ideas about gender or sexuality: Critiques of mainstream queer representation from trans people and queers of colour played an important role in improving representation. Note: Queer can be offensive to some people.

  5. The meaning of QUEER is differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd, strange, weird. How to use queer in a sentence. Usage of Queer: Usage Guide

  6. Oct 26, 2020 · Today, a person might use the term “queer” to describe any sexual orientation or gender identity that is not heterosexual or cisgender. For example, people who are lesbian,...

  7. Jun 14, 2023 · Today, the word “queer” is a way for us to create space for those who have been othered by the LGBTQ+ rights movement, by social norms and customs, and by outdated notions of gender. Depending on whom you ask, there are a million conflicting meanings for the word. Many still see it as a degrading slur. Many others embrace it with pride.

  8. new.lgbtqia.wiki › wiki › QueerQueer - LGBTQIA

    May 4, 2024 · Queer is an identity, an umbrella term, and often considered a movement, for sexual and gender minorities, and individuals who fall outside of and/or reject the cultural norms around sexuality, gender identity, and/or gender expression.