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eleganza
What does eleganza mean?
A ballroom and drag category demanding extravagant, high-fashion, runway-level glamour.
"The category is eleganza extravaganza."
Origin
A mock-Italian flourish on 'elegance,' used in ballroom and popularized by RuPaul's Drag Race in the recurring 'Eleganza Extravaganza' challenge. From drag culture.
Frequently asked questions
What does eleganza mean?
It's a ballroom and drag category for extravagant, high-fashion glamour. The word is a playful riff on 'elegance.'
What is eleganza extravaganza?
It's a Drag Race challenge and ballroom theme calling for the most lavish, over-the-top runway look possible.
Where does eleganza come from?
From drag and ballroom culture, with the mock-Italian spelling popularized by RuPaul's Drag Race.
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