queen of spades
The 'queen of spades' has multifaceted meanings across card games, culture, and colloquial usage.
Definition
B1Card Games
(technical)A card in the spade suit of a standard 52-card deck, ranking between the king and jack of spades.
Example
- She drew the queen of spades during the game of poker.
- In Hearts, capturing the queen of spades gives you 13 penalty points.
B2Tarot and Fortune Telling
(technical, mystical)A card representing a strong, intelligent woman skilled in communication and strategic thinking, often linked to new beginnings and creativity.
Example
- In her tarot reading, the queen of spades indicated a time for new opportunities.
C1Colloquialism
(slang, informal)A non-black woman who prefers romantic relationships with black men, a term that can be seen as offensive.
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