definition of
queer

[1] #1 queer s. [curious, funny, odd, peculiar, rum, rummy, singular] beyond or deviating from the usual or expected; "a curious hybrid accent"; "her speech has a funny twang"; "they have some funny ideas about war"; "had an odd name"; "the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves"; "something definitely queer about this town"; "wh. wn

[2] #2 queer n. [fagot, faggot, fag, fairy, nance, pansy, queen, poof, poove, pouf] offensive term for an openly homosexual man. wn

[3] #3 queer v. [thwart, spoil, scotch, foil, cross, frustrate, baffle, bilk] hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent". wn

[4] #4 queer v. [expose, scupper, endanger, peril] put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position. wn

[5] #5 queer s. [gay, homophile] homosexual or arousing homosexual desires. wn