queer
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To ridicule; to banter; to rally.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To spoil the effect or success of, as by ridicule; to throw a wet blanket on; to spoil.
Register: dated, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “queer” mean?
To ridicule; to banter; to rally.
Is “queer” formal or informal?
queer is generally dated, slang.