be on Queer Street



be on Queer Street

To be disoriented, as from a blow to the head. Primarily heard in US. That boxer was on Queer Street after being knocked out in the ring—he couldn't even remember his name!
See also: on, queer, street

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
JurajYOO-rahy (Croatian)Croatian, Slovak
Chausiku-Eastern African, Swahili
Addington['ætiŋtən]
OceanO-shənEnglish (Rare)
Peta-English (Australian)
NiccolÒneek-ko-LOItalian