Meaning
A term of respect and endearment for a woman — hailing her as royalty and dignity. 'Yes, my queen' honours a woman's worth, especially in Rastafari and conscious speech, where a woman is a 'queen' or 'empress' beside the 'king'. It celebrates the woman as a figure of strength, beauty, and honour.
Examples
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Respect, my queen.
Respect, my queen.
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She carry harself like a queen.
She carries herself like a queen.
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Big up all di queen dem.
Salute to all the women.
Origin
From 'queen'; in Rastafari/conscious speech, an honouring word for a woman, counterpart to 'king'. Compare 'empress', 'lioness'.
How it’s used
A respectful/affectionate hail for a woman. Counterparts: 'king'; compare 'empress', 'lioness', 'queenmother'.