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.

Similar

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