The character of a queen in a tragedy; (also) an actress who plays a queen in a tragedy. Also in extended use: a woman who acts in a grandiose, mournful, or self-pitying manner.
Origin
Early 18th century. From tragedy + queen.
Definition of tragedy queen in US English:
tragedy queen
nounˈtradʒɪdi ˌkwiːn
The character of a queen in a tragedy; (also) an actress who plays a queen in a tragedy. Also in extended use: a woman who acts in a grandiose, mournful, or self-pitying manner.