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the history is irritatingly complicated 80s NY usage seems like it was pretty closely tied to ballroom culture (which was where it originated), rather than being a generic term. I personally didn't see it at all prior to '20, and it's been gradually getting more common since then.
May 10, 2025, 7:34 PM
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