tranny
tranny — noun
1. an insulting and deeply offensive term used to refer to a person whose gender id
an insulting and deeply offensive term used to refer to a person whose gender identity differs from the sex they were registered with at birth, especially a trans woman
The teacher explained that the word tranny is an extremely offensive slur that should never be used.
During the workshop, participants discussed why the word tranny causes harm to transgender people.
meta-discursive: talking about the word itself
The article condemned the use of the word tranny in the media and called for more respectful language.
Isabela was hurt when she overheard someone use the word tranny to describe her colleague at the office.
In many countries, using the word tranny in a workplace conversation could be considered hate speech.
- transgender person
the respectful, accurate term; never use tranny
文法句型
tranny (as a standalone noun)
用法筆記
This is one of the most offensive slurs for transgender people. Never use it to refer to an individual. Even quoting the word in historical contexts should be done with care. The respectful modern terms are transgender person, trans person, trans man, or trans woman.
常見錯誤
2. an insulting and deeply offensive term used to refer to someone who dresses in c
an insulting and deeply offensive term used to refer to someone who dresses in clothing that is traditionally associated with the opposite gender
The documentary explored how the word tranny has been used to mock cross-dressers and drag performers.
meta-discursive: discussing the slur's history
A support group for cross-dressers discussed the hurtful history of the word tranny and its impact on their community.
The professor warned students that the word tranny is considered a hate term when directed at cross-dressers.
Newspapers in the 1990s sometimes used the word tranny to describe drag artists, but this is now unacceptable.
文法句型
tranny (as a standalone noun)
用法筆記
Like sense 1, this is a deeply offensive slur. It was historically directed at cross-dressers and drag performers but is now widely recognized as hate speech. The respectful alternatives are cross-dresser or drag performer depending on context.
常見錯誤
3. a small portable radio that uses electronic components called transistors instea
a small portable radio that uses electronic components called transistors instead of vacuum tubes, now considered an old-fashioned device
Kian found an old tranny in his grandfather's attic and was amazed it still played music.
collocation: old tranny
During the 1960s, teenagers would carry a small tranny to listen to pop songs at the park.
The antique shop had a display of vintage trannies from the 1950s and early 1960s.
My uncle recalled saving his pocket money to buy a tranny when he was a boy in Manchester.
- transistor radio
the full, clearer term; preferred over the shortened form
- portable radio
more general; tranny is a specific type of portable radio
- pocket radio
emphasizes the small size typical of transistor radios
文法句型
tranny (as a standalone noun)
用法筆記
This neutral, dated sense of tranny (short for transistor radio) is a completely different word from the slur senses above. It was used mainly in British English from the 1950s to the 1970s. Younger speakers are unlikely to recognize this meaning.