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
Lowell['ləuəl]
Hippolytos-Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
PaavaliPAH:-vah-leeFinnish
Nizar-Arabic
AndrÉSahn-DRES (Spanish)Spanish, Icelandic
Zaccheus-Biblical Latin