Meaning
A woman celebrated as the top female dancer in the dancehall — recognised for her bold style, daring moves, and commanding presence on the floor. The title is contested at dance competitions, and was made famous internationally by the 1997 film of the same name.
Examples
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She win di competition an get crown dancehall queen.
She won the competition and was crowned dancehall queen.
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Di dancehall queen dem show off di latest move.
The dancehall queens showed off the latest moves.
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Every dancehall queen have har own signature style.
Every dancehall queen has her own signature style.
Origin
A title from dancehall culture for the reigning female dancer; popularised worldwide by the 1997 Jamaican film 'Dancehall Queen'.
How it’s used
A crowned title within dancehall dance culture, awarded at competitions.