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Jessi Cruickshank learns the "drag dictionary" from a few of Toronto's quintessential queens

“Drag terminology is like a sequined cocktail dress. It should only be used in the evening time amongst friends.”

You've probably heard the terms "beat" or "here for it" thrown around, for example, but maybe you're stumped for how to use 'em. In order to brush up on the basics, Jessi Cruickshank sat down with Toronto queens Erin Brockobić, Tynomi Banks, Jada Hudson, Carlotta Carlisle this Pride Month for a lesson in the drag dictionary. Check out the video below for a full primer, and be sure to follow Carlotta Carlisle's rule for using these words out in the world.

Jessi Cruickshank learns the “drag dictionary” from a few of Toronto’s quintessential queens

6 years ago
Duration 2:03
“Drag terminology is like a sequined cocktail dress. It should only be used in the evening time amongst friends.”