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queer


2queer

verb

Definition of QUEER

transitive verb
1
: to spoil the effect or success of <queer one's plans>
2
: to put or get into an embarrassing or disadvantageous situation

Examples of QUEER

  1. The sudden storm queered our plans.

First Known Use of QUEER

circa 1812

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