How do you address a drag queen?

Some drag queens may prefer to be referred to as "she" while in drag and desire to stay completely in character. Other drag performers, like RuPaul, seem to be completely indifferent to which pronoun is used to refer to them. In his words, "You can call me he. You can call me she.
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What do you call a woman in drag?

A female queen, AFAB queen, bio queen, diva queen, faux queen or hyper queen is a drag queen who identifies as a cisgender woman or as a nonbinary person who was assigned female at birth ("AFAB").
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What does drag queen mean slang?

noun Slang. a performer, typically one who was assigned male at birth, whose act involves a stylized and exaggerated interpretation of femininity that plays with stereotypical gender themes.
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What do you call a group of drag queens?

@RuPaul. @RuPaul. I always called a group of drag queens a"lash" Gay Best Friend.
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Do you tip a drag queen?

It's customary to tip at a drag show, as the Queens make most of their money through tips. If you find yourself having fun, clapping, or cheering, you should probably cough up a little cash.
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What should a straight girl wear to a drag show?

Whether it's drag brunch at a restaurant or a performance at a gay bar, wear whatever expresses you best as a person. This could mean an opulent ensemble with feathers and sequins, or simple jeans and a t-shirt. Check the venue's website or social media before you attend.
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How much money should I bring to a drag show?

It is customary to tip drag performers with $1 bills if you enjoy the show. Bartenders usually don't mind providing you with change (especially if you're ordering a drink) but it's easier to show up with your singles. Also, remember to hand the money to the performer instead of throwing it at them.
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What does peanut butter mean in drag?

A reference to the lyrics from RuPaul's song "Peanut Butter," which suggest that a promiscuous woman spreads her thighs like peanut butter.
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What does Kiki mean in drag?

A kiki is a social gathering, usually for the purpose of casually “kicking back,” gossiping, and sharing stories. It is historically connected to LGBTQ communities. Alternatively, kiki is also the name of a ballroom drag subculture that celebrates gender nonconformity, racial diversity, and sexual openness.
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Why do drag queens say fish?

Fish. Definition: A very feminine drag queen. Used in a sentence: "As soon as she puts on that wig, makeup, and dress, she starts to serve fish."
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What does gagging mean in drag?

Gag: For something to be so amazing that you have an actual physical reaction. Used in a sentence: "Her dress on the runway was so good it had me gagging." Gurl/girl: The term queens use to address other queens, usually when they're about to read them.
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What is the opposite of a drag queen?

Both drag queens and cross-dressers have experienced a history of persecution, as has the drag queen's antonym (the drag king), which refers to a woman in man's clothing, or a male impersonator.
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What means Afab?

AFAB and AMAB: Acronyms meaning “assigned female/male at birth” (also designated female/male at birth or female/male assigned at birth). No one, whether cis or trans, gets to choose what sex they're assigned at birth.
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Can girls be drag queens?

Miss Malice is a female drag queen. While women have been drag kings for decades – women performing as men – female queens are a new-ish addition to the scene, who are peeling away layers of gender identity.
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What is a drag mother?

When a more seasoned queen takes an ingénue under her wing, that usually means she becomes her “mother.” RuPaul herself is regarded as such a pioneer and trailblazer that many drag queens deferentially call her “mother,” as well.
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What does squirrel friend mean?

Noun. Friends who are drag queens, so-called for hiding their nuts.
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What does Kek mean?

Kek is an online term with similar meanings to LOL or haha, used especially by gamers. Since the 2016 US presidential election, the Egyptian god Kek, portrayed as Pepe the Frog, has become a symbol of the so-called “alt-right.”
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What is a Kaikai?

“Kai kai” [rhymes with “eye eye”] refers to when two drag queens engage in sexual activity or “hook up”. The term most likely derives from the American slang term “ki ki” [pronounced “kee kee”], which is a general term used when gay men laugh, giggle or joke around with one another.
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What does Cheesecake mean in drag?

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.
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What does it mean to serve fish?

Serving fish is - to quote the reputable source Urban Dictionary - a term 'used in drag culture to refer to a queen that has a very feminine appearance'. I would add that, from my personal experience, the term is also typically used as a compliment. This is the first definition on Urban Dictionary.
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What does boots mean in drag?

"boots" is used to add intensity to the subject and the sentence itself (example: I was drunk boots, meaning highly intoxicated and not just a bit tipsy) "the house down" is basically when a performance/speech/outfit bring the house down, the audience claps and cheers boots!
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How old do you have to be to go to a drag show?

Come join the fun and see what makes us the #1 drag show in New York City. Our drag dinner shows are open to anyone over 16, except for age restricted shows listed below. Make a reservation for shows, drag brunch birthdays, and bachelorette parties at New York's best drag dinner shows.
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What happens at drag brunch?

A drag brunch is a type of drag show, in which drag kings and drag queens perform for an audience while the audience feasts on typical brunch foods and drinks. Although it is typically held at LGBTQ bars and nightclubs, restaurants have also become a popular site for drag brunches.
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How do you start doing drag?

Here are some tips for becoming a drag queen:
  1. Get the idea. Coming up with a drag persona is a spiritual exercise as much as it is an aesthetic one. ...
  2. Get the look. Your drag queen makeup is as important as your drag personality. ...
  3. Get the body. ...
  4. Get the clothes. ...
  5. Get the attitude.
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