she-male

American  

[shee-meyl] / ˈʃiˌmeɪl /

Or shemale

noun

Extremely Disparaging and Offensive.

1. a trans woman, especially one with a penis and with secondary sex characteristics such as breasts that are usually associated with the female body.

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she-male British  

noun

1. informal a male-to-female transsexual

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Etymology

Origin of she-male

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

DiMezzo hosts an internet radio show where she is referred to as a “She-Male.”

From Fox News

As for offensive-funny characters, take your pick: the Bollywood eunuch assassin or “Aztec she-male worshipers,” as the trailer puts it.

From New York Times

Some viewers complained on Twitter, and trans activists and writers started a public campaign advocating against the terms “she-mail” and “she-male,” arguing that they were transphobic.

From New York Times

The show faced backlash in 2014 for a mini-challenge titled “Female or She-male.”

From Seattle Times

Some online found that offensive to the trans community, who fight everyday to secure their identity, and view “she-male” as a derogatory term.

From Washington Post