slay queen
/sleɪ kwiːn/
Meaning
This is an enthusiastic expression of praise, admiration, or encouragement, typically directed at a woman (though it can be used for anyone). 'Slay' means to do something exceptionally well, especially in terms of fashion, confidence, or performance. It originates from LGBTQ+ ballroom culture and has become a mainstream internet term of empowerment.
Examples
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You look absolutely stunning in that dress, slay queen!
You look absolutely stunning in that dress, slay queen!
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She got a promotion and a raise in the same week—slay queen!
She got a promotion and a raise in the same week—slay queen!
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Slay queen! Your makeup is flawless today.
Slay queen! Your makeup is flawless today.
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When she walked onto the stage and started singing, everyone in the crowd was shouting, 'Slay queen!'
When she walked onto the stage and started singing, everyone in the crowd was shouting, 'Slay queen!'
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I love how confident you are on camera, slay queen!
I love how confident you are on camera, slay queen!
Common Mistakes
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✗ The soldier will slay queen in the battle.
✓ The soldier fought bravely in the battle.
Slay queen is a modern slang interjection of encouragement. It should not be taken literally as killing a royal figure.
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✗ I need to slay queen my homework tonight.
✓ I need to crush my homework tonight.
Slay queen is used as a standalone exclamation or a direct address to someone, not as a transitive verb phrase for tasks.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Your outfit is amazing tonight! ___!
💡 A phrase of high praise for someone's look or confidence.
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slay queen
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When she aced her presentation, her friends texted her, '___!'
💡 Words of empowerment and celebration.
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slay queen