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queers

The correct spelling is queers.

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noun

Say it like: Kwee-rs

The correct spelling is queers. (sometimes derogatory) A person who is or appears homosexual, or who has homosexual qualities.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(sometimes derogatory) A person who is or appears homosexual, or who has homosexual qualities.
  2. 2.(sometimes derogatory) A person of any non-heterosexual sexuality or sexual identity.
  3. 3.(sometimes derogatory) A person of any genderqueer identity.
  4. 4.(definite, with "the") Counterfeit money.

verb

  1. 1.To render an endeavor or agreement ineffective or null.
  2. 2.To puzzle.
  3. 3.To ridicule; to banter; to rally.
  4. 4.To spoil the effect or success of, as by ridicule; to throw a wet blanket on; to spoil.
  5. 5.To reevaluate or reinterpret (a work) with an eye to sexual orientation and/or to gender, as by applying queer theory.

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