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fierce
What does fierce mean?
High praise in ballroom and drag for someone serving intensity, confidence and fearless style. To be fierce is to command the room with zero apology. The word leaked into mainstream pop culture (Tyra, Beyoncé) but its roots are Black and Latino queer ballroom.
"She walked out in that look and the whole panel just went 'fierce.'"
Origin
Black and Latino queer ballroom slang; later absorbed into mainstream fashion and pop culture.
Frequently asked questions
What does fierce mean in ballroom?
It describes an intense, fearless, confident style and is used as a term of approval.
How do you use fierce in a sentence?
"She walked that runway fierce and the crowd went off."
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