yas queen
Enthusiastic supportive exclamation
Yas queen is an exclamation of enthusiastic approval, encouragement, or celebration, typically directed at someone showing confidence or style: She walked in and everyone was like, yas queen!
Originating in drag culture and Black and Latino LGBTQ communities, it spread through social media into mainstream slang.
The drawn-out *yas* intensifies ordinary *yes*, while *queen* elevates the person being praised.
Destroy or impress greatly
- werkBallroom culture exclamation
- fierceViolently intense or aggressive
- fabulousExtraordinarily good or mythical
- iconicWidely recognized, enduring
legendary · periodt · snapped · ate · living · serving · slaying · yaaas
Paved path for planes
- voguingStylized pose-based dancing
- ballroomVenue for formal dances
- kikiCasual gossip session
- shadeDarkness from blocked light
tea · read · category · realness · house · mother · pageant · lip sync
Self-assurance or trust
- self-lovePrioritizing your own worth
- bossWorkplace superior
- divaCelebrated female vocalist
- unbotheredNot disturbed or concerned
unapologetic · badass · fearless · bold · strong · independent · resilient · powerful
To uphold or sustain
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- upliftRaise emotionally or physically
- backingAid or sponsorship
- sisterhoodBond among women
community · alliance · squad · tribe · chosen family · affirmation · validation · championing
Exaggerated promotional fanfare
- cheeringVocal encouragement given
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- congratulationsExpression of praise for achievement
bravo · hooray · party · moment · spotlight · standing ovation · recognition · tribute
slay
Destroy or impress greatly
- werkBallroom culture exclamation
- fierceViolently intense or aggressive
- fabulousExtraordinarily good or mythical
iconic · legendary · periodt · snapped · ate · living · serving · slaying · yaaas · get it
runway
Paved path for planes
shade · tea · read · category · realness · house · mother · pageant · lip sync · death drop
confidence
Self-assurance or trust
unbothered · unapologetic · badass · fearless · bold · strong · independent · resilient · powerful · flawless
support
To uphold or sustain
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- upliftRaise emotionally or physically
- backingAid or sponsorship
sisterhood · community · alliance · squad · tribe · chosen family · affirmation · validation · championing · advocacy
hype
Exaggerated promotional fanfare
- cheeringVocal encouragement given
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
congratulations · bravo · hooray · party · moment · spotlight · standing ovation · recognition · tribute · props
- Queer Culturegay, drag culture, lesbian, bisexual, transgender
yas queenknow your place
Accept your social position
who do you think you are · pipe down · tone it down · too much