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. )
Example Sentences
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“People do drag because people love drag,” Indianapolis-based drag king Damien Belmont said.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2025
Birmingham drag king Don One, who also performs around the country including the Two Brewers, agrees that venues need to "step up security" to make sure everyone in the community "feels safe".
From BBC • Aug. 17, 2023
The drag king Murray Hill offers a glimpse inside his busy Pride month.
From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2023
“Being in L.A., a major city, we do have a lot of privilege as drag performers,” said Twinka Masala, a Punjabi drag king who moved to L.A. from the Central Coast last year.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 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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