drag king
Americannoun
noun
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a female who dresses as a man and impersonates male characteristics for public entertainment
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slang a female transvestite
Etymology
Origin of drag king
First recorded in 1970–75; by analogy with drag queen ( def. )
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Gabe, 32, an artist, drag king and costume designer from the West Midlands is the self-styled "daddy of Birmingham drag" and discovered baking after watching the very first series of Bake Off aged 13.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
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 ● Dec. 8, 2024
“Dale!” drag king Mauro Cuchi shouts into the mic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2024
The drag king Murray Hill offers a glimpse inside his busy Pride month.
From New York Times ● Jun. 29, 2023
A “drag story hour” is defined as when a drag king or drag queen reads children’s books and engages in learning activities.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 1, 2023
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