queer, quaint, odd

Queer means "unusually different," "differing from the normal or expected," "unconventional or eccentric": "His conception of loyalty to the company is indeed queer." "You have a queer way of showing your appreciation." Queer is also a slang term meaning "fake" or "counterfeit" (queer money). As a noun, queer is a slang term for a homosexual. Quaint means "old-fashioned," "interesting," "curiously pleasing," "out of date but endearing": "It was a quaint house with its cupola and gingerbread trimmings." "The druggist has a quaint way of peering at you over his glasses." Odd means "unusual," "unexpected," "differing from the ordinary," "freakish": "Wearing sneakers to a formal dance seemed odd behavior to the committee." "This woman has an odd habit of never speaking to anyone whom she passes on the street." Related words are unconventional, strange, peculiar, singular, outlandish, eccentric, extraordinary, uncommon, rare, bizarre, anomalous, and abnormal.