Queer Similes
2 classic and creative similes for Queer - vivid comparisons you can use in writing, essays, and conversation. Browse the full list.
Frequently asked
What does "as queer as" mean?
"As queer as" is a simile - a comparison using "as" to make a quality vivid. When something is "as queer as" something else, the speaker is using the second thing as a familiar example of queerness, so the reader can picture the quality instead of just reading the word.
How many "as queer as" similes are there?
SimileStack lists 2 similes for Queer. Common ones include "As phony as a three-dollar bill" and "As queer as a clockwork orange?". The full list is on this page.
When should I use a "queer" simile in writing?
Use a "queer" simile when you want the reader to feel queerness rather than just register the adjective. They work especially well in description, character work, and dialogue, where one well-chosen comparison can do the work of a whole paragraph.