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Body Tea

Definition

Slang praise meaning someone's body or silhouette looks exceptionally good.

Example
The tailoring is perfect and the body is tea.
How it is used

Body tea is usually enthusiastic appearance praise and is common in fashion, dance, and stan commentary.

Origin and context

Tea has long meant truth or compelling information in Black and LGBTQ+ culture; beauty slang extended it into praise meaning undeniably good.

Common variations

the body is tea

A full-sentence version.

body giving tea

A close variation.

pure body tea

An intensified version.

Frequently asked questions
What does body tea mean?

It means the person's body or silhouette looks excellent.

Is it appropriate to say to anyone?

Not always; comments about bodies should respect context and boundaries.

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