cross-dress

[kraws-dres, kros-]

verb (used without object)

to dress in clothing typically worn by members of the opposite sex.

Related formscross-dress·er, noun

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Contemporary Examples of cross-dressing

Or perhaps he has some important things to say about cross-dressing 1990s comedienne Paula Poundstone.
Robin Thicke’s ‘Paula’ Is What You Shouldn’t Do When You Get Dumped
Andrew Romano
June 26, 2014
There are countless examples of cross-dressing and cross-gender behavior.
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Jay Michaelson
March 31, 2014
Cross-dressing ceramacist looked fabulous in midnight blue and a big hat.
Transvestite Artist Grayson Perry Attends Palace Investiture In A Dress
Tom Sykes
January 24, 2014
Even participants in the cross-dressing scene are visibly uncomfortable around the mask because of its horror movie connotations.
The Secret World of Men Who Dress Like Dolls
Nina Strochlic
January 7, 2014
In some cases he did so by disguising the files on a CD containing the music of the cross-dressing pop singer Lady Gaga.
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Eli Lake
June 3, 2013

British Dictionary definitions for cross-dressing

cross-dressing

noun

the wearing of clothes normally associated with the opposite sex

Derived Formscross-dresser, noun

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Word Origin and History for cross-dressing

also crossdressing, cross dressing, 1911, from cross (adj.) + dressing; a translation of German Transvestismus (cf. transvestite).