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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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More recently, celebrity drag artist Bob the Drag Queen played Zidler in the musical for eight weeks earlier this year.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 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

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

So like myself as Juiccy Misdemeanor: yes, my style of choice, yes, my style of drag, yes, my hair, makes me a certain type of drag artist.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2024

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