"Slay" 💅
Describe someone does “something spectacularly well” and impresses people (style, fashion, etc) (Dictionary.com)
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Originated in the 1600s (wikipedia), but gained the popularity in black, Latinx, queer ball culture around 1970-1980s (dictionary.com).
Refers to stunning outfit, hair, makeup, attitude, etc ⇒ metaphor: someone is "killing it" with their style.
Examples:
"You look gorgeous in that outfit, slay girl!!"
Emily slayed the runway show yesterday.
Slay makeup and nails
Slay makeup and nails
Slay outfit
Slay outfit
My bio:
Hello everyone, my name is Phuong and I'm from Vietnam. I'm currently majoring in Business Administration at SCC. I hope to transfer to a university in the future. I enjoy listening to music, watching K-Dramas, and cooking. I would love to tell you that: "Just slay in your own way!"
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