Ate

Origin:

The term ate came from in the early 2000s within Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ ballroom culture, where it is used as a high compliment to acknowledge someone's outstanding performance. 

Example culture ballroom from yt

Cultural Evolution

Over time, "ate" moved beyond its original context and gained popularity through social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where it used to celebrate excellence in various fields, such as fashion, sports, and academics. It's a way to express admiration for someone's performance or achievements, whether stunning outfits, impressive songs, academic success, or outstanding athletic ability.

Examples from internet

Bio:

This was made by Jhohanna Mi Niez, currently studying at Sac City College, I am working toward completing my general education requirements for nursing. My goal is to transfer to Sac State College, where I plan to pursue a nursing degree to build a career in healthcare