drag king

American  

[drag king] / ˈdræg ˌkɪŋ /

noun

Slang.

1. a performer, typically one who was assigned female at birth, whose act involves a stylized and exaggerated interpretation of masculinity that plays with stereotypical gender themes.

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drag king British  

noun

1. a female who dresses as a man and impersonates male characteristics for public entertainment

2. slang a female transvestite

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Etymology

Origin of drag king

First recorded in 1970–75; by analogy with drag queen ( def. )

Example Sentences

“People do drag because people love drag,” Indianapolis-based drag king Damien Belmont said.

From Salon

As she refined her act, she caught the attention of artists like Patti LuPone, Amy Sedaris, Adam Horovitz and drag king Murray Hill, whom she counts among her fans and collaborators.

From Salon

“Dale!” drag king Mauro Cuchi shouts into the mic.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Qommittee stands as a kind of a central hub for other communities across the country, the performance communities across the country, to find resources to help them, whether it is negotiating with venues or … helping defend against the many protests against drag shows that we’ve seen,” said Qommittee President B Williams, a drag king who performs in Washington, D.C., as Blaq Dinamyte.

From Seattle Times

Birmingham drag king Don One, who also performs around the country including the Two Brewers, agrees that venues need to "step up security" to make sure everyone in the community "feels safe".

From BBC

Related Words

• drag artist