Queen (slang)

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In gay slang, queen was originally a term used to refer to a flamboyant or effeminate gay man. The term can either be pejorative or celebrated as a type of self-identification. Queen has seen an evolution where more modernly its usage suggests empowerment or affection. Given its evolution, the meaning of queen is versatile and context-dependent, ranging from an insult (from its historical roots) such as suggestive of appearing or behaving effeminately or excessively to more modernly often being used to suggest empowerment or affection.

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