queen up

The phrase "queen up" has diverse meanings, ranging from chess strategy to drag culture, reflecting its versatile usage in different contexts.

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Definition

B2Drag Culture

(informal, slang)To get dressed and ready to perform as a drag queen.

Example

  • She needs at least two hours to queen up before the show.
  • He loves to queen up and dazzle the audience with his performance.

C1Chess

(technical)To capture the opponent's queen, gaining a significant advantage.

Example

  • After queening up, he was confident he would win the game.
  • The strategy focused on queening up early to dominate the board.

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