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- [trans-ves-tahyt, tranz-]
- /trænsˈvɛs taɪt, trænz-/
- /trænzˈves.taɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trans-ves-tahyt, tranz-]
- /trænsˈvɛs taɪt, trænz-/
Definitions of transvestite word
- noun transvestite a person, especially a male, who assumes the dress and manner usually associated with the opposite sex. 1
- noun transvestite male cross-dresser 1
- noun transvestite female cross-dresser 1
- adjective transvestite cross-dressing 1
- countable noun transvestite A transvestite is a person, usually a man, who enjoys wearing clothes normally worn by people of the opposite sex. 0
- noun transvestite a person who seeks sexual pleasure from wearing clothes that are normally associated with the opposite sex 0
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Origin of transvestite
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
1925-30; < German Transvestit; see transvestism, -ite1
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Parts of speech for Transvestite
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transvestite popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
transvestite usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for transvestite
noun transvestite
- closet queen — a man who is homosexual but does not admit the fact
- cross-dresser — to dress in clothing typically worn by members of the opposite sex.
- crossdresser — to dress in clothing typically worn by members of the opposite sex.
- drag queen — Slang. a male transvestite, especially a performer who dresses as a woman to entertain the public.
- female impersonator — a male performer who dresses as and impersonates women.
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