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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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Cheryl Williams, who works in a north Wales rehabilitation centre, has been raising awareness of ketamine issues alongside the sister of drag artist James Lee Williams, better known as The Vivienne.

From BBC Jul. 11, 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, 30, has secured her place in Strictly as the competition's first drag artist contestant and winner.

From BBC Dec. 25, 2024

I told her to call playwright and drag artist Charles Busch and ask him to do an overhaul.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 6, 2024

If I saw that as someone who was just trying to be a drag artist, I would be most definitely inspired.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2024

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