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queen bee
In a biological sense, this term refers to the central reproductive figure of a hive, carrying a connotation of necessity and natural order. It describes a specific role within a complex social structure where the individual is the sole source of new life for the colony.
When applied to human social dynamics, the term shifts to a pejorative or critical tone. It describes a woman who exerts social dominance through manipulation or exclusion. A queen bee typically maintains power by controlling access to a social circle, often creating a hierarchy that favors her while suppressing other women.
Meanings
The single reproductive female in a colony of bees, responsible for laying eggs.
Examples
The queen bee is the only female in the hive capable of reproduction.
Without a queen bee, the colony would eventually collapse.
The beekeeper carefully searched the frames to locate the queen bee.
She is the total queen bee of the cheerleading squad.
I cannot believe I have to deal with that queen bee every single day.
Don't let her act like a queen bee just because she is popular.
She rules the office like a queen bee, deciding who gets the best projects.
I wonder if she realizes everyone is tired of her queen bee attitude.