Definition of queer

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • queer is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • queer is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • queer is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of queer


  • beyond or deviating from the usual or expected (adjective)

    Examples

    1. something definitely queer about this town

    Synonyms

    1. curious
    2. funny
    3. odd
    4. peculiar
    5. rum
    6. rummy
    7. singular
  • offensive term for a homosexual man (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. fag
    2. faggot
    3. fagot
    4. fairy
    5. nance
    6. pansy
    7. poof
    8. poove
    9. pouf
    10. queen
  • put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. endanger
    2. expose
    3. peril
    4. scupper
  • homosexual or arousing homosexual desires (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. gay
    2. homophile
  • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. baffle
    2. bilk
    3. cross
    4. foil
    5. frustrate
    6. scotch
    7. spoil
    8. thwart

See definition of queer in Merriam Webster