The term "Lewk" has been added to the Cambridge Dictionary, defined as a play on the word "Look", referring to a particular style or outfit that is impressive or unusual. Commonly used in queer and drag cultures, it gained popularity through social media and shows like RuPaul's Drag Race, where contestants are encouraged to "serve lewks." This term reflects a broader trend of integrating queer slang into mainstream vocabulary, connecting with LGBTQ+ communities and fashion expressions.
The term "Lewk" is defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as a play on the word "Look", referring to "a particular style, fashion or outfit, especially one that is unusual or impressive".
"Lewks" originates from queer and drag subcultures, but was popularised in the 2010s both through the rise of social media and its related lexicon.
The phrase "serving lewks" means someone is showing off a particularly impressive outfit, often used in the context of drag performances.
The addition of the term "Lewk" to the Cambridge Dictionary will likely resonate with the LGBTQ+ community, especially in context to drag culture.
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