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drag artist

American  
[drag ahr-tist] / ˈdræg ˌɑr tɪst /

noun

Slang.
  1. a person of any gender who performs drag, a performance art form that is especially associated with LGBTQ+ communities and is characterized by a stylized and exaggerated interpretation of femininity or masculinity that plays with stereotypical gender themes.


Etymology

Origin of drag artist

First recorded in 1960–65, most frequently referring to drag queens


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Other contestants competing to win the series include a paediatric doctor, a competitive sprinter, a hairdresser and a drag artist.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

The winner was Sofia Camacho, a drag artist and Nike run coach based in New York, who clocked in at one hour, 15 minutes and 25 seconds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2025

Shepherd, who has played David Platt for 25 years on the soap, beat fellow finalists including drag artist Danny Beard, US personality JoJo Siwa and TV star Chris Hughes.

From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2025

The queens and community of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” are in mourning following the death of British drag artist the Vivienne, who died over the weekend.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2025

Tayce said he was proud to be the first drag artist to take part on the series and was taking a stand against those who might criticise the move.

From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2024

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