[queer] adj [origin unknown] (1508) 1 a: worthless, counterfeit "~ money" b: questionable, suspicious
2. a: differing in some odd way from what is usual or normal b (1): eccentric, unconventional (2): mildly insane: touched c: absorbed or interested to an extreme or unreasonable degree: obsessed d: homosexual--usu. used disparagingly
3: not quite well syn see strange -- queer.ish adj -- queer.ly adv -- queer.ness n
[2]queer vt (ca. 1812) 1: to spoil the effect or success of "~ one's plans"
2: to put or get into an embarrassing or disadvantageous situation [3]queer n (ca. 1812): one that is queer; esp: homosexual--usu. used disparagingly