cross-dresser
/ˌkrɒs ˈdresə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌkrɔːs ˈdresər/ (ame, ipa)
cross-dresser — noun
1. someone, often a man, who at times chooses clothing that people usually connect
someone, often a man, who at times chooses clothing that people usually connect with another gender
Christopher told his sister that he sometimes went out as a cross-dresser.
pattern: go out as a cross-dresser
At college, Sana met a cross-dresser at the campus film club.
The article explained that a cross-dresser may wear makeup and skirts.
One podcast featured a cross-dresser discussing family reactions.
Owen interviewed a cross-dresser for his student radio program.
- person who cross-dresses
a longer neutral phrase with the same basic meaning
- transvestite
older term that is now often seen as outdated or offensive
文法句型
be a cross-dresser
identify as a cross-dresser
用法筆記
This word describes clothing choice, not gender identity. It also differs from drag performer, which usually refers to an entertainment role rather than everyday dressing.