If you are like me, the announcement of Rupaul's Drag Race's All Stars 3 cast being "RuVealed" last Friday left you speechless! Many new fans are flocking to America's favorite (and only) drag queen reality show. You've probably heard "slay" or "fierce" at some point before, but did you know there are so many more drag sayings and terms you can use to pepper a conversation? The best part? You don't have to be a queen to use these fierce sayings!
1. Come Through!
(saying) A phrase popularized by Season 7 Winner Violet Chachki. Used as a term of endearment or to show support for your fellow friends after they have done something fabulous. Also can be used to tell someone to come over or hang out. Normally said while shouting.
How to use it: "COME THROUGH DAN! You're rocking those new boots!"
2. Tea/ T
(noun) An abbreviation for the word truth used to tell a friend new gossip.
How to use it: "I have some hot tea about Brian I need to tell you."
Can also be used in:
2 1/2. Spill the Tea/ T
(verb) meaning you have a lot of new gossip to tell all at once or you want your friend to tell you the gossip as soon as possible.
How to use it: "Stop stalling and spill the tea about Brian!"
3. No Tea, No Shade
(saying) A phrase said from one friend to another when asking an extremely personal question or pointing out a flaw in your friend or someone you know without implying disrespect.
How to use it: "No Tea, No Shade, Amanda but I don't think the color green looks good on you."
4. All Tea, All Shade
(saying) The opposite of No Tea, No Shade where you want to make sure your friend knows you're being disrespectful to them or someone you know when asking a personal question or pointing out a flaw.
How to use it: "All Tea, All Shade, but Amanda needs to stop wearing green because she looks like a ten dollar bill."
5. Werk
(verb) The act of working your body and showing the world what your mother gave you. Can be used as a compliment to someone you think is really killing it. Popularized by RuPaul in his song "Supermodel ( You Better Work)".
How to use it: "Sarah, that new haircut looks amazing on you! Werk girl!"
6. Read
(verb) A shortening of the term "I can read you like a book". To point out all of your friend's (or enemies') flaws. Most reads are highly exaggerated and meant asjokes but can be taken as insults if said in the wrong way.
How to use it: "I hate to read you but you are acting so shallow right now that children want to wade in pool floaties on you."
7. Not Today, Satan
(exclamation) A term popularized by Season 6 Winner Bianca Del Rio. Used as an exclamation to someone who almost wronged you in some way.
How to use it: "Denise almost took the last everything bagel from the break room; but I grabbed it before she could get it. Not Today, Satan!"
8. B.I.T.C.H.
(saying) An acronym spelled out when spoken that stands for Being In Total Control of Herself. Used to describe a strong and independent woman. Popularized by Season 4 contestant Latrice Royal.
How to use it: "Ashley doesn't need Brian or any other guy in her life to have fun. That's what makes her a B-I-T-C-H."
9. Feeling Your/My Oats
(saying) A saying popularized by Season 6 contestant Gia Gunn. Used when someone likes the way their outfit/makeup/hair looks at themoment and wants to savor how good they feel.
How to use it: "Let me feel my oats right now, I rarely pull of winged liner."
10. Hallelu!
(exclamation) A term popularized by Season 2 & 3 (and upcoming All Stars Season 3!) contestant Shangela Laquifa Wadley. A shortening of the phrase "Hallelujah", Hallelu is used as an expression of excitement or joy.
How to use it: "It looks like we all are getting raises this year. Hallelu!"
11. The Five G's
(saying) An acronym that stands for Good God Get a Grip Girl. Used when someone starts exaggerating or overreacting as a reminder to calm done and chill out. Popularized by Season 4 contestant Latrice Royal.
How to use it: "I think Amy needs to remember the five g's. There are worse things to get upset about other than who gets the last cup of coffee."
12. Busted
(adjective) A term used to describe someone or something that does not look visually appealing or good looking.
How to use it: "Kyle's shoes are looking really busted. He hasn't gotten a new pair for almost eight years now."
13. Gag/ Gagging
(verb) The act of being so shocked that you have a physical reaction of gagging on your own words/tongue. Can be used either positively or negatively, but most frequently used to refer to someone's beauty or beautiful outfit.
How to use it: "Did you see Kasey's new outfit? I was gagging when she got out of the car this morning."
Now you can use your new phrases and sayings in your conversations and make your your day a little bit more fierce!
