How to Pronounce "ice queen"
expression
ˈaɪs/ /ˈkwin
EYS-kween
ˈaɪs/ /kwˈiːn
EYS-KWEEN
Definition
A woman who seems emotionally cold, distant, or unapproachable. Sometimes also used for a woman who acts very controlled or aloof, especially in social situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪs/ /ˈkwin
British English
ˈaɪs/ /kwˈiːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYS-kween
UK
EYS-KWEEN
Listen in Context
People call her an ice queen because she rarely smiles.
Some movies show the boss as an ice queen.
He thinks his teacher is an ice queen, but she's just shy.
Don't judge her as an ice queen—she just takes time to open up.