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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

Example Sentences

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This year’s event will celebrate drag artist and social media sensation Lushious Massacr and bar owner and community organizer Oliver Alpuche.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025

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

Zeeshan Ali has been a drag artist for 10 years and has taken his show all over India.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 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

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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