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ate

What does ate mean?

Did something exceptionally well, especially with style. Often extended to "ate and left no crumbs" — performed flawlessly, holding nothing back.

"That outfit? She ate and left no crumbs."

Origin

From Black and LGBTQ+ ballroom slang, where to "eat" a look or performance meant to nail it completely.

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