noun
Queenie
KWEE-nee
noun
1
An informal or affectionate nickname, sometimes used for an effeminate man.
"His friends jokingly called him Queenie at the party."
"The old drag performer went by the stage name Queenie."
How to Use Queenie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA pet-name form of "queen," used as a nickname or given name.
When to use it
When used to describe a man, it's informal and can be affectionate or mocking depending on context and tone.
Word Forms
queenies plural
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Etymology
From queen + -ie, an affectionate diminutive suffix.