queer as Dick's hatband

Adjective

colloquial dated not-comparable offensive possibly

(colloquial, dated, possibly offensive) Very queer: very unusual or strange.

Japanese Meaning

非常に風変わりで、非常に奇妙な、常識とはかけ離れた様子。 / 極端に独特で異常な、特に時代遅れで軽蔑的なニュアンスを含む表現。

His suggestion was queer as Dick's hatband, leaving everyone puzzled.

彼の提案は非常に奇妙で、皆を困惑させた。

Sense（1）

(colloquial, dated, possibly offensive) Very queer: very unusual or strange.

A young Lady, the first or second Day of her Marriage, looks as queer as Dick's Hat-Band.