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  Queer Street

  noun

  a condition of financial instability or embarrassment.
• queer street
  queer street

  noun

  (sometimes capitals) a difficult situation, such as debt or bankruptcy (in the phrase in queer street )

Queer Street

American  

noun

1. a condition of financial instability or embarrassment.

   Such extravagance will surely put them in Queer Street.

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queer street British  

noun

1. informal (sometimes capitals) a difficult situation, such as debt or bankruptcy (in the phrase in queer street )

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Etymology

Origin of Queer Street

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

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Queer Street queer street

He was dumped on the seat of his pants, got up in Queer Street and hung on.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 16, 2012

"It was a bit rough on her, but Jacobi was in Queer Street just then, and the old fellow gave him a helping hand."

From Herb of Grace by Carey, Rosa Nouchette

In a flash I realised my position, and saw that if I was not very careful I should find myself in Queer Street.

From The Childerbridge Mystery by Boothby, Guy Newell

"A good many of them have their address in Queer Street."

From Thoroughbreds by Fraser, William Alexander

You mind YOURSELF, or you'll find yourself in Queer Street, that's what will happen to you.

From Women in Love by Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert)

“He is one of the only openly queer street artists in Los Angeles that I’ve encountered and I think it’s really important for visibility that he’d be as ubiquitous as he is,” Dastin said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2024

Lee had been here before – on queer street against John Jackson and Matt Korobov, each time pulling out a spectacular winning burst for stunning victories.

From The Guardian ● Dec. 19, 2015

It was the day after Dr. Sevier had noticed that queer street quarrel.

From Dr. Sevier by Cable, George Washington

Orcott hints that Phil's affairs are in queer street; but he's a shallow-headed fool, and knows very little.

From Charlotte's Inheritance by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)

Wilson's tackler is said to be i' queer street.

From The Day of Judgment by Hocking, Joseph