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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One such show is “Radical Acts With Ramón,” featuring artist Ruby Marez’s Puerto Rican drag king alter ego.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 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
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
The bill defines such an event as one hosted by a drag king or drag queen who reads children’s books to minor children.
From Seattle Times • May 23, 2023
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