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
Eugenia[ju:'dʒi:njə]
ValÉRiane-French
PattyPAT-eeEnglish
Dennis['denis]
JabinJAY-bin (English)Biblical
Medusamə-DOO-sə (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)