English · Slang Attested

shove the queer

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Meaning · English

To pass counterfeit money.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Then, Old Hugo came near a bad slip-up; though he was only one of the gipsies. He was caught ‘shoving the queer’ in Newark and New York.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Dated

Common questions

What does “shove the queer” mean?

To pass counterfeit money.

Is “shove the queer” formal or informal?

shove the queer is generally dated, slang.

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