The term 'Slay' is a powerful slang expression rooted in 1970s Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ ballroom culture, where it was used to describe someone who performed exceptionally well or looked undeniably fierce. It entered the mainstream consciousness through 'RuPaul’s Drag Race' and was solidified in the pop culture lexicon by Beyoncé’s hit song 'Formation' in 2016. Today, it serves as a versatile digital reaction to signify success, confidence, or high fashion. In meme culture, it is frequently used alongside yassified filters or images of people looking stylishly unbothered, functioning as both a verb for doing something well and a general exclamation of approval.