Definition of Miss Thing
Miss Thing
- Certainly emanating from the Black subculture in the Disco 1970's, spreading to the Gay subculture and mainstream in the 1980's and 90's. "Miss Thang" is an epithet that may be used literally (in praise), or ironically, to suggest a scornful debunking. Used cogently and literally, it refers to a woman (or gay man) who is so attractive, well-groomed, hip and confident as to seem utterly unassailable to critics. Used ironically-- in opprobrium-- it suggests that the target has let these qualities go to her head, and now is appearing aloof or arrogant. Usually pronounced "Miss Thang."
Yo, Miss Thang, you thank you all dat, huh?
by david l., Boerne, TX, USA, Jun 11 2002.
- Originally a gay term, "Miss Thing" refers to a person who is being, demanding, presumptuous, or pretentious.
Ooh, Miss Thing wants us all to bow down to her.
by Christopher M., Chicago, IL, USA, Apr 19 2006.
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