Street voices
Janna
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United States
"Diva, it's particularly a term used to just describe, it's mainly for females but it can also be used for other people who don't identify as female, I guess. They just have like a really confident persona and is fierce, has an attitude but in not a bad way. They've got, you know, great confidence, great style and whatnot. It's pretty much a compliment. An example would be, okay diva, show them how it's done."
What it means
A diva is someone serving bold confidence, sharp style, and big main character energy. You say it when a person walks in looking polished, powerful, and fully aware they've got the room on lock. It's praise, not a diss, unless the tone makes it shady.
Usage examples
"Walk in with that jacket, shades, and zero hesitation, D.Va, show them how it’s done and leave the room gagged."
"You ate that entrance, diva, the whole function stopped for a second."
"She pulled up in boots and red lipstick looking like a total diva, no notes."
"Girl walked in late, hair laid, coat swinging, full diva energy and nobody even minded."
"Okay diva, I see you, whole fit is doing the most and somehow still eating."
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Where it comes from
Diva comes from Italian, where it meant a goddess. English picked it up through opera for star women with huge presence and demanding glamour. From there it spilled into pop culture and everyday slang, so calling someone a diva now hypes their polish, power, and look-at-me shine, sometimes with a shady little wink.
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