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A review by ljrinaldi
The Queens' English: The LGBTQIA+ Dictionary of Lingo and Colloquial Phrases by Chloe O. Davis
5.0
Most heterosexual people, these days, know the basic terms that are out there. They know what a Queen is. They have seen Ru Paul's Drag race, so they know what drag is as well.
But there are some terms that never come out any further than the gay community itself. There are some
This is so cool. This is not only a dictionary, but also tells where the phrase came from, and who it originated with.
For example, Auntie, which in the straight world, is a term of endearment used for old women of their community, Auntie in the gay world, is a mature, effeminate gay man or transgender woman.
Fascinating study, and I'm so glad that it is here.
Thanks to Netgalleyk for making this book available for an honest review.
But there are some terms that never come out any further than the gay community itself. There are some
This is so cool. This is not only a dictionary, but also tells where the phrase came from, and who it originated with.
For example, Auntie, which in the straight world, is a term of endearment used for old women of their community, Auntie in the gay world, is a mature, effeminate gay man or transgender woman.
Fascinating study, and I'm so glad that it is here.
Thanks to Netgalleyk for making this book available for an honest review.