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What is a Read?
What is a Read?
To publicly call out, insult, or embarrass someone.
To publicly call out, insult, or embarrass someone.
Origin
Began in the LGBTQ+ community and popularized by drag queens. Used to call out something about someone's character or appearance.
Similar Terms:
Similar Terms:
-drag
-roast
-shade or throw shade
-insult
-shame
Example
Example
During the beginning of each season, the drag queens competing on RuPaul's Drag Race do a segment called "Reading is Fundamental" where they "read" each other. They hold glasses up to their eyes and proceed to "read", "drag", or "roast" their fellow contestants.
More Examples
More Examples
"That was the coldest read I've ever heard"
"That was a read honey!"
"No tea no shade, all tea all shade" usually said in response to a read.
Slideshow link
Slideshow link
I couldn't figure out another way to embed it where it looked nice:(
Bio:
Bio:
Hi! My name is Natalya Macias, and I am a first-year college student. As well as taking 16 credits this semester, I am also working on campus as a student assistant for the Pride Center. When I'm not working, I love to go thrifting and spend time with my family and friends ;)
Hi! My name is Natalya Macias, and I am a first-year college student. As well as taking 16 credits this semester, I am also working on campus as a student assistant for the Pride Center. When I'm not working, I love to go thrifting and spend time with my family and friends ;)
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