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homo vs queer

queer vs homo

homo and queer both are nouns.

homo is not an adjective while queer is an adjective.

homo is not a verb while queer is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
homo Yes No No No
queer Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, queer is a hyponym of homo; that is, queer is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than homo:
  • homo: someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex
  • queer: offensive term for a homosexual man
homo (noun) queer (noun)
any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage offensive term for a homosexual man
someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex
homo (adjective) queer (adjective)
homosexual or arousing homosexual desires
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
homo (verb) queer (verb)
put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Difference between homo and queer

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