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
TunÇTOONCHTurkish
Aglaiaə-GLAY-ə (English), ə-GLIE-ə (English)Greek Mythology, Greek
Marjeta-Slovene
Mtenderemten-DAY-raySouthern African, Chewa
Adger['ædʒə]
FlÁVio-Portuguese