Sassy ironic caustic humor that's kidding on the square, done by "queens" (gay flamey males). Specifically, it employs common words that are coopted in contrast (or to underscore if not being humorous) their accepted definition.
Billy Porter being interviewed on Fresh Air
PORTER: ... I can sing it now 'cause, it was committed to memory in Bernadette's key. ... read over the script, came back in and sang "Last Midnight," and they gagged (laughter).
GROSS: They gagged?
PORTER: Gagged - that's queenglish (ph) for they had an amazing response.
PORTER: ... I can sing it now 'cause, it was committed to memory in Bernadette's key. ... read over the script, came back in and sang "Last Midnight," and they gagged (laughter).
GROSS: They gagged?
PORTER: Gagged - that's queenglish (ph) for they had an amazing response.
by Erec November 5, 2022
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