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Term of endearment (or shade) blending 'honey' and 'cunty'.

Reflex blurt at something shocking, awkward, or thirst-trap-tier.

Intensifier meaning 'extremely' — done exceptionally, all the way.

To share the gossip or reveal the truth.

The art of the witty, pointed insult, exposing someone's flaw so sharp the room laughs.

Delivering beauty and confidence through pure facial performance.

Polari habit of using the feminine pronoun for a man — affectionate or pointed.

A ballroom category of high-fashion, over-the-top glamour and extravagance.

Putting out a strong vibe of something; serving it ('she's giving...').

The call that announces it's time to read — i.e. to start tearing each other apart with wit.

Gossip, the latest news, or the truth — 'spill the tea' means tell me everything.

Intense, fearless, confident style — a ballroom term of approval.

Old-school ballroom slang for stealing — especially clothes to compete in.

In-group address for fellow queer people, gender no object.

Truth, or the gossip that carries it; to spill the T is to tell what's really going on.

Drag wordplay on 'congratulations'.

The experienced leader who heads a ballroom house and mentors its children.

To strut the runway confidently in a feminine manner.

To bring full energy, attitude and presentation, no half measures.

Mature content — open to view.

To see through the illusion and catch the detail that gives it away.

Concealing the penis and testicles between the legs for a flat, feminine front.

Unpolished, messy, badly done.

The ballroom emcee's call announcing the theme contestants must serve — 'the category is...'

An affirmation shouted to hype a fierce performance.

An ecstatic, drawn-out 'yes' — pure excitement and approval.

The meme farewell from the queen who walked off backwards saying her own name three times.

RuPaul's phrase eliminating the losing queen.

RuPaul's phrase telling the lip-sync winner she's safe.

Makeup applied flawlessly and fully — a face that's beat is perfectly done.

To cleverly insult or call out someone's flaws with precision and wit.

An intensifier meaning 'completely' or 'to the max' — she served the house down.

The elimination lip-sync battle between the bottom two queens.

A ballroom category judged on how convincingly you embody a real-world look or role.

So shocked or amazed you're speechless — left gasping by something stunning.

A figure of authority and admiration — the icon everyone looks up to, or the head of a ballroom house.

RuPaul catchphrase introducing the She-Mail segment.

So good it's almost offensive — a top-tier compliment for a flawless look or performance.

Selling beauty and confidence through pure facial expression — like you're shooting a magazine cover.

Evokes or embodies a particular vibe or quality.