queer

(noun) offensive term for an openly homosexual man. Synonyms: fagot, faggot, fag, fairy, nance, pansy, queen, poof, poove, pouf.

(verb) hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of. Synonyms: thwart, spoil, scotch, foil, cross, frustrate, baffle, bilk. Examples: "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was ruth's amazing september surge." "Foil your opponent."

(verb) put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position. Synonyms: expose, scupper, endanger, peril.

(adj) beyond or deviating from the usual or expected. Synonyms: curious, funny, odd, peculiar, rum, rummy, singular. Examples: "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." "What a rum fellow." "Singular behavior."

(adj) homosexual or arousing homosexual desires. Synonyms: gay, homophile(prenominal).