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transvestite

transvestite

43 9.6
A person who wears clothes usually worn by the other sex, now often seen as offensive
  • noun
  • /trænzˈvɛstaɪt/
  • Slur
translation icon : travesti (término ofensivo/arcaico)
  • And there was a transvestite that was kind of dancing and beatboxing and had an umbrella open and that was kind of cool to see.
  • dysphoric transvestites
  • transvestites and transsexuals
  • gender-dysphoric transvestites

I mean, a lot of more at a distance could have been, you know, transvestites or wigged men.

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Examples

  • With these issues in mind, then, we approach our topic: the transvestite theater.

    Academic text (2003)
  • "I try to remember a conversation I had with my favorite transvestite last week, and I try to talk like him.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • After that came Raul, her sweet closet transvestite who she felt pretty sure was developing a crush on his therapist.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • Every actor was dressed perfectly, particularly the "Sweet Transvestite from Transsexual Transylvania," Dr. Frank.

    Blog text (25)
  • At the celebration, a talented transvestite performed on stage, captivating the audience with their vibrant outfit and dance moves.

  • Many young people express themselves creatively by dressing as a transvestite, showcasing a blend of traditional and modern styles.

  • The documentary highlighted the lives of several transvestites who navigate societal expectations while embracing their individuality.

Synonyms

cross-dresser
vstransvestite
7 7.3

A person who wears clothes usually worn by the other gender to express themselves

is an older term considered offensive in modern usage

Surface Forms

transvestite singular
transvestites plural

Morphology

transvestite = transvest (opaque) = trans + vest + ite

The word is built from 'transvest' + 'ite', but the meaning involves a cultural and social concept not directly derivable from the components.

Etymology

Transvestite comes from the parts trans- meaning 'across' and vestire meaning 'to dress', so it originally meant someone who dresses 'across' the usual ideas of gender. Today the term is often seen as old-fashioned or offensive, and many people prefer the word 'cross-dresser' or other words people use for themselves instead.