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A famous monologue coined by Season 7 contestant Kennedy Davenport. During the "Death Becomes Her" challenge, Kennedy had created a look that was read by queens and judges alike, compared to "Tony the Tiger on crack", and in an attempt to justify it, came up with an elaborate back story:
"After a long night of hookin', Trade didn't like the session. So he had gutted me and set me on fire, but you know I didn't die. I had crystallized, and now I'm a glamazon bitch ready for the runway."
Anus
the opening at the end of the alimentary canal through which solid waste matter leaves the body.
n. When a drag queen wears flower petals which resemble strips of bacon. The term was coined by Kelly Mantle on Season 6 of RuPaul's Drag Race, when panel judge Michelle Visage accused her of wearing bacon on her dress.
(Beating a face)v. To apply the perfect amount of makeup on the face, resulting in a flawless look. The term references the motion of constantly dabbing a makeup sponge or brush against one's face.
A slang term for a woman who acts as a cover-up, usually knowingly and willingly, for a homosexual man, pretending to be his significant other in order to hide his true sexual orientation.
BGB
int. An acronym for "Bye, girl, bye!"
What a drag queen says when a fellow queen she didn't like gets sent home from RuPaul's Drag Race. It is a play on the salutation coined by contestant Keisha on MTV's bisexual dating series A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila: "Hey girl, hey!"
Big Pink Furry Box
n. A vulgar reference to a woman's vagina, which is known as a "box" in slang terms, the big pink furry box is a prop used during RuPaul's Drag Race Untucked, which holds cards, photos, objects or clues to assist contestants during a party game, or before the playing of a video message.
Box
n. A slag term for a woman's vagina. One of many slang terms for vagina used on the show.
Bitch
n. A female dog.
n. A mean, disagreeable, dis-likeable, critical, or nagging woman. A woman who constantly complains or criticizes.
n. A person of low ranking or status; a person of no authority, who must answer to others. Used as a term of belittlement.
n. A fierce woman. A friend. Used as a term of endearment among drag queens.
v. To complain; used to show disapproval of, to dismiss, or to belittle the complaint, or the person complaining.
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Bitches
n. Plural form of "Bitch."
n. A slang term meaning "a group of friends."
Byotch, Betch
n. Slang spelling forms of the term "Bitch."
B.I.T.C.H.
An acronym meaning "Being In Total Control of Herself"; early use seen in 1990, on Tairrie B rap "Ruthless Bitch" (from her Comptown album The Power of a Woman, track 11 of 11). The term was used by Latrice Royale on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 4.
Shady Bitch
n. A woman who is critical in a blunt or insulting manner.
n. A visually unattractive drag queen. A drag queen who looks "busted" or a "hot mess." The term refers to a queen who cannot properly apply or wear makeup, style their hair, sew properly, or who wears unfashionable or ill-fitting clothing. The opposite of a "Heather."
n. A long robe or tunic, usually worn as a dress and with a belt. A popular fashion choice of Season 5 contestant Honey Mahogany. Also spelled "Kaftan"
n. The homeland of Season 1 winner Bebe Zahara Benet. Whenever she takes the stage, RuPaul screams, "Cameroooooon!"
Campy
A type of traditional, over-the-top drag. Campy queens usually don't intend to be a female impersonator, they're traditional, original, & over-the-top.
Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent
The four qualities RuPaul looks for in a drag queen, contestants must uphold C.U.N.T in order to win both mini, and main challenges. The queen with the most C.U.N.T snatches the show.
n. A reference from a quote from the documentary Paris is Burning:
"People have asked me what I mean by Ms. Cheesecake. That means that you must not only have a body, but you must also be sexy." —Paris is Burning
A term used to describe someone with "body" who is also "sexy." Body meaning possessing a substantial size or physicality. i.e.Latrice Royale, Roxxxy Andrews.
To wear revealing clothing while posing in a glamorous manner. i.e. "Showing some skin and posing with glamour."
A term used to describe vintage "pin-up" photographs or artistic depictions of women from the mid 20th century, which are considered to be "cute", "campy" or "sexy." i.e. Betty Page, Marilyn Monroe.
A reference to the television sitcom "Golden Girls", where the four main characters would often be seen talking over situations and problems while enjoying slices of cheesecake.
Chicago
n. the place from which people who will metaphorically "whoop your fucking ass" originate
Cherry
n. The interior of a vagina which has not been sexually penetrated (A virgin)
Cherry Pie
n. A slang term for a woman's vagina
Pop Your Cherry
v. The act of losing one's virginity
Chicken Cutlets
Breast-enhancing falsies, which resemble "chicken cutlets."
n. A slang term used to describe padding worn by Drag queens to give the illusion of having female hips and thighs.
Chillona
n. A term meaning "Crybaby", or one who cries a lot. The term was used often by Season 6 Contestant Adore Delano.
v. To uncover or reveal the truth in a situation or one's true gender.
i.e. "You can't clock a lace-front wig!"
"Phi Phi clocked Willam for his 5 o'clock shadow."
Corset
n. An undergarment worn, that tightly fits around the abdomen of the queens to help create a proportioned, hour-glass figure.
Come Through!
int. A phrase made famous by Season 7 winner Violet Chachki, first used after the a lip sync battle between Kennedy Davenport and Katya—used as an appraisal, a show of pride, a congratulations, etc.
After being crowned, Violet Chachki immediately screamed "COME THROUGH!"
Condragulations
n. A compliment directed towards a queen, usually used by RuPaul when a queen wins a challenge. A bastardization of 'congratulations.'
Cross-Dresser
n. When a man dresses in a wig and woman's clothing, usually with little or no makeup.
n. A famous female singer, either in popular music or Opera.
n. A slang term or a self-important, demanding, temperamental, or difficult to please woman.
Diva Awards
n. A fictional awards show featured as a challenge during Season 2 in the episode "Diva Awards."
Drag Queen
n.Someone who dresses as or impersonates a woman for entertainment and show purposes.
D.R.A.G.
An acronym for "Dressed Resembling AGirl", from which the term "Drag" is said to ostensibly originate. The term is said to date back to Shakespearean times when male theatrical actors would play female roles.
Drag King
n. Someone who dresses as or impersonates a man for entertainment and show purposes.
Boy Drag
A form of Drag where one is dressed up to represent or impersonate a male instead of a female.
Drag Mother
n. An experienced drag queen who acts as a mentor and guide to a younger, up and coming, less experienced, or apprentice drag queen.
Dragulator
n. A fictional computer which would produce drag makeovers, featured on the show "RuPaul's Drag U."
Dragulation
v. The process of being given a drag makeover by the "Dragulator" computer.
Dust (Dusted)
v. To destroy the competition, look or a challenge. "Girl you dusted the runway"
Dusty
adj. Unkempt or unclean. Typically characterized by wrinkled clothing, five-o-clock shadows and a shake-and-go wig.
n. A derogatory slang term for a homosexual male. Considered to be offensive.
n. A British dish consisting of minced pork offcuts.
Fag
n. The short form of "Fagot" or "Faggot."
n. A British & Australian term for a cigarette.
Fatass
n. A large, obese or overweight person.
"One small corset plus another small corset equals one fatass corset!" —Jiggly Caliente
Faux Queen
n. A Drag Queen who was born as a biological female.
Feeling My Oats
To "feel" one's self or to savor, relish, or enjoy the act or experience of looking "fishy." The term was first used during Season 6 by contestant Gia Gunn, followed by Scarlet Envy of Season 11.
"I'm feeling my Oats, let me feel my Oats" - Gia Gunn
adj. A term used to describe a drag queen who looks extremely feminine, or one who convincingly resembles a cis woman. The term is a reference to the scent of a vagina, which is colloquially likened to the smell of fish. Although the term is considered to be a compliment among Drag Queens, it is often considered to be an insult among non-drag women.
An Acronym meaning "Good God, get a grip girl!." The term was originally coined on the show by Season 4 contestant Latrice Royale.
Five O'Clock Shadow
Willam learned to color-correct that five o'clock shadow. ...eventually.
n. The beginnings of a returning beard on an until recently freshly shaven drag queen's face. Gives a grey coloring that can be seen through foundation.
adj. Feeling fierce or otherwise (the word is used differently by almost everyone). The term was coined by Pearl on Season 7 of RuPaul's Drag Race. It's a hashtag and it's spreading like wildfire. Pearl may have been trying to say "laissez faire" but invented a new word instead.
Coined by Ginger Minj, reference to when something is so amazing you "flood your basement"—a reference to when a woman is aroused and becomes "wet" with self-lubrication in her vagina.
(On choreographer Jamal Sims) "I about flooded my basement! Cuz is one good-looking man!" —Ginger Minj
For The Gods
adv. Abbreviated use of the phrase "fit for the gods" used to qualify an act done perfectly or flawlessly.
i.e. :# "Her face is painted for the gods"
"That dress is clinging to her like a second skin because it is tailored for the gods."
Gag - v. To react intensely, usually as a result of shock; also may be used as an exclamation.
i.e."I was gagging on all the eleganza."
Gagarini
n. When something is beyond the gag.
adj. To describe someone or something that is beyond the gag.
See: Gag
Garage Doors
n. Eyelids
n. When a queen paints only one color of eyeshadow on her eyes.
Gay
adj. Male homosexuality.
adj. To be happy, joyous, carefree, flamboyant, or bright & showy.
Gay For Pay
adj. The act of a Heterosexual man playing or acting as a Homosexual man or doing homosexual acts in return for payment.
Gig
n. An event in which someone has been propositioned or hired to appear or work at.
n. A situtation during the time a drag queen is in drag.
n. An Alyssa-ism used to describe both a good or bad situation when you are in drag.
"He had asked me to get out of the car, and I think one of them, on the sly, was tryna get up in the gig! He was checkin' me out and he couldn't clock it, bitch! "
"This joker thought I was gonna lay up in my bed, my Egyptian cotton sheets, all this makeup, this nice fancy hairs, and I remind him how much time it took me to get up in this gig!"
Ghetto
n. An area of a city occupied majorly by a specific minority or ethnic group.
adj. A person or thing which comes from, originates from, or is associated with or being from a ghetto.
adj. A slang term used to describe something or someone that is considered to be of low class, quality, taste, or is downscale, shabby, or poor. The term is considered to be offensive among African-Americans.
n. A prostitute. More specifically, a street prostitute. A person who solicits sex on the street. Short for the word "Hooker." Among drag queens, this term is used both as a term of endearment, and as well as an insult.
v. The act of soliciting sex on the street (To ho).
n. A Prostitute who is employed under the guidance, supervision or jurisdiction of a Pimp or John.
n. A scantily clad woman wearing very shiny or metallic clothing. The phrase is a pun off the character C-3PO from the Star Wars franchise as well as the word "ho." RuPaul used this term to describe Raja's Sci-Fi look during the season 3 episode "Queens In Space."
Hoe
n. A gardening tool. Not to be confused with the term "Ho."
Hooker
n. A prostitute who solicits sex or sexual favors on the street in exchange for money.
n. A "dress" which resembles a sheet of fabric which has simply been wrapped or draped about the body instead of being a proper dress. The term was used by during Season 6 in reference to Season 5 contestant Honey Mahogany who often wore Caftan dresses on the runway.
n. The act of wrapping or draping fabric about one's body to create an outfit instead of putting effort to create or wear a proper outfit.
A great deal; a lot. Often used to punctuate the end of a phrase for emphasis.
e.g."Bitch painted the house down."
How's Your Head?
A term taken from the film "Elvira: Mistress of the Dark" starring Cassandra Peterson as Elvira. When a letter from a marquee sign falls on her head, she is asked by the local bumpkin, "...how's your head" to which she replies, "I haven't had any complaints."
A joking reference to fellatio, asked by RuPaul to contestants or judges who appear to have injured their head, in which the expected response is "I haven't received any complaints". RuPaul asked this question to Season 4 guest judge Pamela Anderson, and then to Season 7 contestant Miss Fame who initially did not understand the joke (later, she understood and replied "I've never had any complaints").
During the critique of Vivacious during the "Scream Queens" episode, RuPaul said "Concerning your head, I'm afraid there have been some complaints."
"You Give Good Head"
A joking reference to fellatio, given by RuPaul to Season 6 contestant Darienne Lake on the episode "Scream Queens" in which Lake played the part of a talking head inside a box.
Hn. A portmanteau of the terms "Honey" and "Cunt", used as a term of endearmentn who "hustles."
n. A set of rooms formerly on RuPaul's Drag Race where contestants would wait while the panel judges were deliberating. The rooms were mainly shown on RuPaul's Drag Race Untucked, and was where contestants would play party games, drink cocktails, view video messages, and gossip while deliberations commenced. The "lounge" consisted of two rooms: The "Silver Lounge" and the "Gold Bar." The rooms were named after a sponsorship with "Interior Illusions", a chain of three modern furniture stores found in the Los Angeles area. In Season 6, after the sponsorship had ended, the rooms were renamed the Form Decor Lounge, and in Season 7, the rooms were completely eliminated following a sponsorship deal with Square Space and a new "Untucked" format which features the contestants sitting "backstage" instead.
Immunity
n. A competitive advantage awarded to contestants on RuPaul's Drag Race who have won the Episode's Maxi Challenge in which they would be "immune" from elimination the following week.
Immunity was awarded to contestants during Season 1 up until Season 5 where it was later discontinued after Alyssa Edwards' poor performance impersonating Katy Perry during the Snatch Game where she could not be up for elimination despite being the worst due to possessing Immunity from winning the Maxi Challenge the week beforehand.
n. A lake located in South America. The Lake Titicaca Valley is the supposed location of RuPaul's Drag U. Intended as a pun on titties (breasts) and caca, a slang term for feces.
Ladyboy
n. A person who was born male but presents very femme.
adj. When a male acts in a girly or feminine manner.
n. The name of a RuPaul song.
Lesbian Drag Queens
n. Two drag queens who are dating / Two drag queens who are Kai-Kai-ing.
n. A fictional character and alter ego of Alaska who is the drag daughter of Alaska and Lineysha Sparx.
Lip-Sync For Your Life
v. A battle between two contestants on RuPaul's Drag Race who have placed in the Bottom 2 and are up for elimination where they must lip-sync to a song in order to impress RuPaul and stay in the competition.
Library
An activity in which drag queens are invited to read other queens, referring to the fact that you "read" in a "library"
Means you won't let anyone, not even "Satan" stand in your way. Coined by Bianca Del Rio in reference to Courtney Act asking her if she was going to wear a similar dress on the runway like she had been doing all season.
Courtney Act: "I was wondering if you were going to turn out a look that we haven't already seen before?"
A foam mannequin head who is also the best friend of Season 6 contestant Vivacious.
Out of the Bag
n. A term used to describe a wig that looks like it has been bought from a costume store, which is typically cheap and simply pulled out of the bag it came in and taken into use without any styling done to it.
Cushions (made of foam or sponge) placed on the hips, legs and even the breasts to create the illusion of a woman's figure.
Party City
n. A chain of discount party supply stores located across the United States, which specializes in Halloween costumes.
adj. A term used to describe a drag queen's fashion which is considered to appear as if it were meant to be worn as a Halloween costume, or was purchased at a Halloween costume shop. The term was used by Phi Phi O'Hara as an insult to fellow contestant Sharon Needles on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 4.
i.e."Go back to Party City where you belong!" —Phi Phi O'Hara
Peanut Butter
adj. To be spreadable.
n. Something which is spreadable (i.e. Buttcheeks, legs)
v. To spread your legs, like a slut or a prostitute.
The name of a RuPaul song.
Pimp
n. A person who controls and owns prostitutes or runs a prostitution ring or business, taking part in earnings in return.
n. A person who is in charge or is of high stature or authority (A boss).
PMP
n. An acronym meaning "Post Modern Pimp-Ho"
v. To dress like a pimp while still being a "ho." (Quoted by Shangela)
v. To wittily and incisively expose a person's flaws (i.e. "reading them like a book"), often exaggerating or elaborating on them; an advanced format of the insult. The term is a reference to the film Paris is Burning.
n. Criticism made to a drag queen.
Read for filth
v. The act of criticizing, or being criticized to the fullest extent. i.e."The judges were reading her for filth on the runway."
n. The name of a fictional perfume brand created by Alaska on Season 5 of RuPaul's Drag Race during the episode, "Scent of a Drag Queen." The name is a pun off the term "Read for Filth."
Read The House Down
v. Another term meaning to criticize or be criticized to the fullest extent. Similar to the term "Read For Filth."
Realness
n. The act of appearing to be convincing realistic, authentic, or accurate.
n. The act of being extremely blunt frank, or honest.
Relying on Body
Relying on Body - v. The act of a drag queen relying on her convincingly feminine and physically fit physique to get through the competition instead of her talents.
v. The act of a drag queen relying on her beauty to get through the competition, rather than focusing on her own talent; borrowed from the judging panel, and Tyra Banks in particular, of America's Next Top Model, referring to contestants who seem unwilling to exert any effort towards professional growth.
v. The act of a drag queen relying on gimmicks and shock value in order to compensate for her lack of beauty or make-up skills to get through the competition, rather than focusing on her own talent. This term was first used by Courtney Act on Season 6 of RuPaul's Drag Race as a reference and a read on fellow contestant Milk.
n. A prescription drug for people who are gagging.
Rolodex Of Hate
Bianca Del Rio's imaginary rolodex in her head, it "spins" whenever someone speaks and whatever it lands on, Bianca says out loud - a reference to her quick wit and shady comments.
"I call it my Rolodex of hate!"
RuPaul's Best Friend Race
int. A phrase meaning "I am not here to make friends." The term was first used by Season 4 contestant Lashauwn Beyond on an episode of "Untucked" during an argument with Jiggly Caliente, and is known to be her most famous phrase among fans of the show. Likely a reference to America's Next Top Model Cycle 6 contestant Jade who coined the phrase "America's Next Top Best Friend," though the sentiment has been something of a meme among competitive reality shows in general.
RuPaul's Drag U
A cancelled TV Series which featured former RuPaul's Drag Race contestants mentoring and giving women Drag Makeovers. The show lasted 3 seasons.
n. An apology. The term was used on Season 5 of RuPaul's Drag Race, when RuPaul asked Alyssa Edwards to make a "RuPaulogy" to Katy Perry's fans, after he did a poor impersonation of her during the "Snatch Game."
RuVC
n. A fictional shopping network. A parody and pun of "QVC."
A phrase used by RuPaul on RuPaul's Drag Race, when RuPaul has chosen a contestant to stay in the competition after "lip-syncing for her life" in the bottom two. The phrase refers to the RuPaul's song, "Supermodel" which pays homage to the film Paris is Burning.
She done already done had herses
A phrase RuPaul picked up from a worker at a Krystal Burger who saw someone try to pick up a paper bag that didn't belong to them, so the girl behind the counter said "uh-uh na-na-na-nah, she done already done had herses." [2] RuPaul also says "You country breakfast is ready," inspired by this same girl.
Shemale
n. A controversial slang term used to describe a transgender woman. Considered by some to be offensive. In the context of "RuPaul's Drag Race" the term was used in a tongue-in-cheek manner to describe a Drag Queen.
n. A slang term used to describe a transgender woman who has male genitalia. The term is mainly used among the pornography industry.
She-Mail
n. A video clue on RuPaul's Drag Race featuring RuPaul hinting to the main challenge of the day, shown before the mini-challenge. The name is a pun off the word "e-mail" and the term "She Male." i.e."Ooh girl, you've got She-Mail."
After Season 6, the term "She-Mail" was discontinued on the show in response to controversy from the trans women community.
Sick'ning
adj. To be beyond awesome, incredibly amazing, or excessively hot
i.e."Season 4 is going to be sick'ning." —Chad Michaels
n. A main challenge featured on most seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race, where contestants are challenged to present their best and funniest celebrity impersonations. The name and format of the challenge are a parody of the popular 1960s-1970s celebrity panel game show "The Match Game"; the term "Snatch" is a vulgar reference to a woman's vagina.
Sprepper
adj. Bad quality, or what the "Heathers" refered to as a "booger" quality. A mix between Sprite and Dr. Pepper, "Sweet but not delicious." (Quoted from Season 3 by Carmen Carrera and Raja)
A fictional character and alter ego created by Roxxxy Andrews who wears green and speaks with a lisp. "Tasha Salad" is a pun off the phrase "Toss Your Salad", a slang term for analingus.
Tilapia
A type of fish, something which Gia Gunn is serving fresh.
n. A term referring to a male who prefers to be on the giving end of gay anal sex. The opposite of a "Bottom."
n. A placing or ranking during the show's competition for contestants who have done the best or placed the highest during the Main Challenge.
i.e. "Top 3"
TP
An acronym for "Total Package."
Trade
n. A self-identified heterosexual, str8, straight-acting/masculine (but still potentially closeted), and/or occasionally bisexual man who will engage in intercourse or some other act of intimacy, or be in company with an out or flamboyant individual in exchange for money or other perks. Generally, he is assumed to be of a less well off socioeconomic status than the flamboyant person with whom he is involved. Well off queens/ out folks may use 'trade' as a back-handed compliment to an attractive man who has no long-term potential because he probably doesn't have enough money; so all he's effectively good for is a one-night stand. (See: Willam Belli- Prostitutional Princess, , Alyssa's Secret - Alyssa-isms Pt .3)
n. A term used to refer to drag queens who are considered to be attractive men out of drag (See: Alyssa's Secret: Season 6 Meet the Queens).
n. A person who is intimately and / or sexually attracted to drag queens or transsexual people.
The name of a RuPaul song.
Transvestite
Transvestite - n. A man who dresses up as a woman or presents as a woman for sexual pleasure.
Tranny
Slang term for Transvestite, Transsexual, Cross-Dresser or Drag Queen. Often considered very offensive, but sometimes a term of endearment. It should generally be avoided in casual speech, especially by persons not a member of the group.
v.n. The act of a drag queen pulling back his genitals to create the illusion of having a woman's vulva. A "tuck" is often held by panty hose, duct tape or tight underwear
See:
Meaty Tuck
n. A poorly executed "tuck" which is bulgy or lumpy, instead of smooth and flat similar to a typical woman's vulva.
The act of relaxing or waiting. i. e. "Untuck in the Interior Illusions Lounge while the judges and I deliberate." —RuPaul
Untucked
n. A companion series to RuPaul's Drag Race which fellows each episode. The name is a pun off the term "Untuck" which means to undo the "tucking" of a drag queens genitalia, which was done to create the illusion of a having a woman's vagina.
An idiom used to describe criticisms which have no effect on the person being criticized, comparing the criticism to "water off a duck's back" meaning they are not affected by it in the slightest.
The phrase was used as a positive affirmation by Season 5 Contestant Jinkx Monsoon during judgings and critiques.
Werk
v. A term meaning to "work your body."
v. To strut, especially on a runway.
v. To give an outstanding presentation.
i.e."You betta werk bitch!" - RuPaul
Werk Room
The Werk Room
n. A room on RuPaul's Drag Race where contestants perform mini-challenges, and prepare for or work on main challenges and runway presentations. The Werk Room is where contestants put together and create costumes, apply wigs and make-up, and prepare for the day's main challenges and elimination ceremonies.
Whore
A prostitute. Specifically, a prostitute who works in an establishment such as a brothel or bordello.
A slang term for a promiscuous person.
i.e."Whores get paid, I was a slut." —Willam Belli
Label Whore
A person with a fetish or taste for expensive designer fashions and clothing.
