crossdresser

American  

[kraws-dres-er, kros‐] / ˈkrɔsˈdrɛs ər, ˈkrɒs‐ /

cross-dresser,

noun

1. a person who dresses in clothing typically worn by members of a different gender.

   I wish Hollywood would stop portraying straight crossdressers like me as the punchline of a cheap joke.

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Etymology

Origin of crossdresser

First recorded in 1975–80; cross (in the sense “opposite, contrary”) + dresser ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Zines like Lou Sullivan’s Information for the female-to-male crossdresser and transsexual circulated in queer social networks in the ‘80s. There were online message boards in the ‘90s.

From The Verge • May 19, 2021

The one area we struggle with is that I’m a crossdresser.

From Slate • Feb. 17, 2021

A gay man wearing his Army uniform passed out leaflets near a crossdresser in sequins and tulle gyrating to Cher.

From Washington Post • Mar. 26, 2013

It's irreverent, too; Last Thursday, the brothers arranged for a crossdresser to pose as Anna Wintour on Fashion's Night Out.

From Inc • Sep. 15, 2011