crossdress

American  

[kraws-dres, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˈdrɛs, ˈkrɒs- /

Also cross-dress,

verb (used without object)

1. to dress in clothing typically worn by members of a different gender.

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Other Word Forms

• crossdresser noun
• crossdressing noun

Etymology

Origin of crossdress

First recorded in 1965–70; cross ( def. ) (in the sense “opposite, contrary”) + dress ( def. ) (in the sense “to put clothing on”)

Example Sentences

There are many other reasons that straight men, who aren’t interested in transitioning or having sex with men, crossdress.

From Slate • Sep. 2, 2021

I'm very into role-playing: when I crossdress, it is an overt way of showing people I'm playing a "character".

From The Guardian • Jun. 9, 2013

The punchline arrives when the pals crossdress, too.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2013