QUEER
Scrabble letter values: Q10U1E1E1R1 = 14
Definition
- noun offensive term for a homosexual man. — synonyms: fagot, faggot, fag, fairy, nance, pansy, queen, poof
- adjective beyond or deviating from the usual or expected. — synonyms: curious, funny, odd, peculiar, rum, rummy, singular
- adjective homosexual or arousing homosexual desires. — synonyms: gay, homophile(a)
- verb hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of. — synonyms: thwart, spoil, scotch, foil, cross, frustrate, baffle, bilk
- verb put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position. — synonyms: expose, scupper, endanger, peril
Examples
- “a curious hybrid accent”
- “her speech has a funny twang”
- “they have some funny ideas about war”