Pronunciation: /kwɪr/
noun a person whose sexual orientation or gender identity does not conform to traditional societal norms
A1 I don't understand why some people think being queer is wrong.
A2 She came out as queer to her friends and family.
B1 The queer community faced discrimination and prejudice for many years.
B2 There are many different identities within the queer umbrella, such as bisexual, pansexual, and asexual.
C1 The queer rights movement has made significant progress in recent years.
C2 As a queer person, I have faced challenges but also found a strong sense of community and support.
adjective strange or odd; differing from what is usual or normal
A1 The new student in our class has a queer sense of humor.
A2 She found a queer-looking plant in the garden.
B1 The old house had a queer smell that lingered in the air.
B2 His behavior at the party was considered queer by many of the guests.
C1 The artist's work often explores themes of queer identity and representation.
C2 The novel delves into the complexities of queer relationships in a conservative society.
formal The academic study of queer theory examines the complexities of gender and sexuality.
informal She's part of a queer book club that meets every month to discuss LGBTQ+ literature.
slang I love going to queer dance parties because the music is always amazing.
figurative The artist's use of color in the painting was so queer, it really made the piece stand out.
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