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queerish


Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or suggesting something odd, strange, or unusual.


Variants
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queer , queerer , queerest , queerish , queerly , queerness , queernesses
Etymology
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Originally used to describe people who were perceived as different from the norm, particularly in the context of the LGBTQ+ community. The term has since broadened to mean anything unusual or strange.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'queer' was first used in the late 19th century as a derogatory term to describe homosexuals.

  2. The LGBTQ+ pride flag, which includes the color pink, represents those in the community who are perceived as 'queer' or outside of the norm.


Related Concepts
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  1. LGBTQ+: The acronym for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer or Questioning people. Queer is often used as an umbrella term to include individuals who do not identify as strictly heterosexual or cisgender.


Culture
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In literature and art, 'queerish' has been used to describe characters or situations that challenge societal norms and expectations. In music, it has been used as a term of self-identification by some members of the LGBTQ+ community.

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