Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

queer

Adjective/Noun

/kwɪr/

Definition

Strange or unusual; relating to sexual or gender identity that is not heterosexual or cisgender.

Examples

The painting had a queer style that set it apart from traditional art.
He identified as queer, embracing a broader definition of gender and sexual orientation.
There was something queer about the way she looked at the world.

Meaning

Queer can refer to something that is odd or eccentric. In the context of gender and sexuality, it denotes a spectrum of identities that are not exclusively heterosexual or cisgender.