kween
Drag scene royalty
Kween is a respelling of queen used in LGBTQ+ culture, particularly among drag performers and gay men, as a term of admiration or affection: Yes, kween!
The altered spelling signals camp sensibility and community belonging.
It has spread to broader internet culture as emphatic praise for someone showing confidence or flair: She told him off—absolute kween.
Destroy or impress greatly
- fierceViolently intense or aggressive
- iconicWidely recognized, enduring
- fabulousExtraordinarily good or mythical
- divaCelebrated female vocalist
boss · flawless · sassy · swagger · trendsetter · influencer · vogue · elite
Iconic drag performer
- runwayPaved path for planes
- lip-syncSilent vocal mimicry
- voguingStylized pose-based dancing
- death dropSudden backward floor drop
sashay · pageantry · fishy · tuck · shade · reading · werk · extravaganza
Religious reverence and praise
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- throneCeremonial chair for sovereigns
- reignSovereign's time in power
- bow downBend body in deference
tribute · homage · hype · stan · icon · legend · royalty · majesty
Self-assurance or trust
- strengthPower to exert force
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- independenceFreedom from external control
- self-lovePrioritizing your own worth
unapologetic · authenticity · courage · bold · liberation · agency · assertiveness · visibility
slay
Destroy or impress greatly
- fierceViolently intense or aggressive
- iconicWidely recognized, enduring
- fabulousExtraordinarily good or mythical
diva · boss · flawless · sassy · swagger · trendsetter · influencer · vogue · elite · chic
RuPaul
Iconic drag performer
death drop · sashay · pageantry · fishy · tuck · shade · reading · werk · extravaganza · charisma
worship
Religious reverence and praise
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- throneCeremonial chair for sovereigns
- reignSovereign's time in power
bow down · tribute · homage · hype · stan · icon · legend · royalty · majesty · exalted
confidence
Self-assurance or trust
- strengthPower to exert force
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- independenceFreedom from external control
self-love · unapologetic · authenticity · courage · bold · liberation · agency · assertiveness · visibility · pride