queer

Definition

  • noun: a homosexual person
  • verb: to spoil the effect or success of
  • verb: to spoil or ruin (something)
  • adjective: odd or unusual
  • adjective: differing in some odd way from what is usual or normal
  • synonyms: worthless, questionable, odd

Examples

  • He's a bit 'queer' in the head. [=he's mentally strange or unwell; he's slightly crazy]

  • ('Brit') The unexpected delay 'queered his pitch'. [=ruined his plans]

  • I had a 'queer' feeling that something bad was about to happen.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I know I'm a bit cheeky, but... - Would you care for a dance? - I'd be honored Gus. I don't trust her, and I don't believe her, no matter what Muir says. - I've felt peculiar, queer almost. - What? Since when? I'm not tingling all over, but I feel lovely. I feel lovely. - How's your gout? - Gout? (..)
    2012 Snow White and the Huntsman