DRAG

Drag is a form of performance art where individuals, usually men, but also sometimes women, dress and act as exaggerated characters. It has origins dating back to ancient theatrical traditions in ancient Greece and Japan, where men played female roles due to restrictions on women performing on stage. The term "drag" emerged from 19th-century British theater, where men "dragged" their long skirts across the stage. It evolved in the 20th century within underground LGBTQ+ communities, notably in Harlem's ball culture of the 1920s and 1930s, providing a space for expression and resistance against societal norms.

In slang, "drag" refers to a boring person, or a dull, tedious or tiresome situation. Someone described as a drag might be perceived as dull, lacking excitement, or bringing down the mood in social settings. For example:

In the context of smoking, "drag" refers to the act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar, or other smoking device. When someone takes a "drag," they are drawing smoke into their mouth and lungs by sucking on the smoking item. The term is commonly used in casual conversation among smokers and is synonymous with "taking a puff." For example:

When used to refer to a boring person or smoking, "drag" is a slang term. Slang is informal language that consists of words, phrases, and uses of language that are often restricted to a specific context or a particular group of users. It is not typically used in formal or professional settings.