Queered Meaning in English
word · lemma: queer
Definition
'Queered' means made queer, often used about someone or something expressing, embracing, or being identified as LGBT+ or non-normative in gender or sexuality. Rarely, it also means to make something strange or ruin it.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in academic, queer theory, or activist contexts as the past form of 'to queer' (to challenge/correct norms of gender/sexuality). Historical slang meaning 'ruined/spoiled' is rare today. Do not use as casual insult; can be offensive depending on context.
Example Sentences
The story was queered by adding LGBT+ characters.
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He felt queered after his classmates learned about his sexuality.
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Some authors have queered traditional fairy tales.
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That exhibition really queered my idea of what art could be.
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The movie's ending totally queered the usual happy ending trope.
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She felt the conversation had been queered by insensitive questions.
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