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queer

/kwɪə/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or being an sexual orientation different from heterosexual or homosexual. It may include various identities such as bisexual, pansexual, or non-binary, among others.

    - "Some people identify as queer because they don't fit into the labels of heterosexual or homosexual."
    - "The queer community has faced discrimination and marginalization throughout history."
Pronunciation
  1. /kwɪɹ/



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Synonyms

funny money , snide , invalidate
Rhymes
Words rhyming with queer
fear , queen , clear
Variants
List of all variants of queer that leads to same result
queer , queerer , queerest , queerish , queerly , queerness , queernesses , queers , queered , queering , quare , quarer , quarest , queer studies , queer theory , queer (someone's) pitch , queer her pitch , queer his pitch , queer someone's pitch , queer the pitch , queer their pitch , queer your pitch , queered her pitch , queered his pitch , queered the pitch , queered their pitch , queered your pitch , queering her pitch , queering his pitch , queering the pitch , queering their pitch , queering your pitch , queers her pitch , queers his pitch , queers the pitch , queers their pitch , queers your pitch , odd fish , odd/queer fish , queer fish
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'queer' originally carried a derogatory meaning, but it has been reclaimed and adopted as a positive term by some members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'queer' was first used in print in 1989 by a group of activists who were looking for a term that encompassed all sexual orientations and gender identities.

  2. The rainbow flag, which is a common symbol of the LGBTQ+ community, includes the colors red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet, which represent different aspects of the community.

  3. The term 'queer' has been used in various forms of media, including the popular TV show 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy' and the award-winning novel 'Girl, Interrupted'.

Related Concepts
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  1. LGBTQ+: An umbrella term for individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex.

  2. Gender identity: An individual's internal sense of being male, female, or something else, which may or may not align with their assigned sex at birth.

  3. Sexual orientation: An individual's emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attraction to other people.

Culture
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Queer has been a significant term in LGBTQ+ activism and culture. It is often used as an umbrella term to include individuals who do not identify as strictly heterosexual or homosexual. Queer has been used in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression to challenge societal norms and promote acceptance and understanding of non-traditional sexual orientations and gender identities.

How to Memorize "queer"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a rainbow flag, which is a common symbol of the LGBTQ+ community, to remember the meaning of 'queer'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'queer' with the idea of challenging societal norms and promoting acceptance and understanding of non-traditional sexual orientations and gender identities.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Queer is for Questioning, Rejecting, and Reveling in one's identity' to remember the meaning of 'queer'.

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