queeny
Theatrical and showy
Queeny describes behavior or mannerisms stereotypically associated with effeminate gay men—flamboyant, theatrical, or campy.
The term can be affectionate or derogatory depending on who's using it and how: He gets a little queeny after a few drinks.
Sometimes spelled queenie.
Related to queen in its slang sense of an effeminate gay man.
Entertainingly artificial and overblown
- theatricalExaggeratedly emotional for effect
- dramaticStrikingly expressive or sudden
- ostentatiousShowily excessive
- extravagantExceeding sensible bounds
exaggerated · over-the-top · showy · flashy · fabulous · fierce · sashay · diva
Hereditary supreme ruler
- sovereignSupreme in power
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- throneCeremonial chair for sovereigns
- royaltyPayment for usage rights
majesty · imperial · empress · tiara · diadem · scepter · robe · coronation
Complex and detailed
- ornateElaborately decorated
- gildedOverlaid with gold leaf
- baroqueExcessively ornate or elaborate
- rococoExcessively elaborate in style
embellished · intricate · florid · sumptuous · opulent · luxurious · lavish · decorated
Too fond of directing others
- imperiousArrogantly authoritative
- overbearingArrogantly dominating in manner
- haughtyDisdainfully proud
- high-handedDomineering without regard for others
commanding · authoritative · superior · condescending · snooty · uppity · demanding · dictatorial
campy
Entertainingly artificial and overblown
- theatricalExaggeratedly emotional for effect
- dramaticStrikingly expressive or sudden
- ostentatiousShowily excessive
extravagant · exaggerated · over-the-top · showy · flashy · fabulous · fierce · sashay · diva · glamorous
monarch
Hereditary supreme ruler
royalty · majesty · imperial · empress · tiara · diadem · scepter · robe · coronation · palace
elaborate
Complex and detailed
rococo · embellished · intricate · florid · sumptuous · opulent · luxurious · lavish · decorated · fancy
bossy
Too fond of directing others
- imperiousArrogantly authoritative
- overbearingArrogantly dominating in manner
- haughtyDisdainfully proud
high-handed · commanding · authoritative · superior · condescending · snooty · uppity · demanding · dictatorial · controlling
queenymasculine
Male in character
butch · macho · manly · hypermasculine · straight-acting
queenyunderstated
Deliberately minimized in expression
reserved · subdued · low-key · discreet · restrained
- drama queenHabitual emotional exaggerator
- queen beeFertile leader of colony
- beauty queenCrowned contest winner
- the queenFemale head of state
- queen bedStandard double sleeping surface
- prom queenSchool dance honoree