transvestite
transvestite — noun
1. a word that is now considered deeply offensive, used to describe someone whose w
a word that is now considered deeply offensive, used to describe someone whose way of dressing does not match what society expects of their sex, most often a man who wears women's clothes, makeup, and jewelry
Feng was upset that the newspaper used the word "transvestite" to describe the performer.
metalinguistic use — quotes the offensive term
Zuri told her class that "transvestite" is outdated and "cross-dresser" is now preferred.
preferred alternative term: cross-dresser
The museum replaced the word "transvestite" on its signs after visitors complained.
Adina found a 2005 blog post that used "transvestite" without knowing it was offensive.
- cross-dresser
neutral and preferred term; describes someone who wears clothing of a different gender without the negative connotation
- drag queen
refers specifically to men who dress in exaggerated women's clothing for performance or entertainment, not the same as daily cross-dressing
- transgender person
a broader and unrelated term; refers to someone whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth, not their clothing choices
文法句型
countable noun
用法筆記
This word is now widely considered offensive and outdated. The neutral terms 'cross-dresser' or 'person who cross-dresses' are preferred in modern English. Avoid using 'transvestite' unless directly quoting a historical source or discussing the term itself.