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queer vs homo

homo vs queer

queer and homo both are nouns.

queer is an adjective but homo is not an adjective.

queer is a verb but homo is not a verb.

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

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