voguing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of voguing
1985–90; after Vogue, a fashion magazine; see -ing 3
Example Sentences
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“Ballroom is not a crime, voguing is not a crime,” said Kurt Ragin, an organizer with Playground Kiki who goes by Julian Lanvin in the ballroom world, told the circle of attendees.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 5, 2023
Belgium's entry, Gustaph, hit the high notes in pink parachute pants and a giant white hat, to a backdrop of voguing dancers.
From BBC • May 13, 2023
Gucci says he’s “a VHS girl” who started voguing in mini balls across Los Angeles and would watch ballroom events on VHS tapes and DVDs shared within the community.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2022
It also introduced many viewers to the competitive, improvisational dance form known as voguing.
From New York Times • May 5, 2022
Such campaigns render the existence of voguing in Shanghai both more precarious and more vital in the community.
From Reuters
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