(~er, ~est, ~s)
1.
Something that is ~ is strange. (OLD-FASHIONED)
If you ask me, there’s something a bit ~ going on.
ADJ
2.
People sometimes call homosexual men ~s. (INFORMAL, OFFENSIVE)
N-COUNT
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Queer is also an adjective.
...~ men.
ADJ: usu v-link ADJ
3.
Queer means relating to homosexual people, and is used by some homosexuals.
...contemporary ~ culture.
= gay
ADJ: ADJ n