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tranny
1or tran·nie
[ tran-ee ]
/ ˈtræn i /
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Definition of tranny
noun, plural tran·nies.Slang: Disparaging and Offensive.
a contemptuous term used to refer to a transgender person, especially a transgender woman, or a crossdresser.
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Origin of tranny
1First recorded in 1960–65; by shortening and alteration
Words nearby tranny
tranexamic acid, tranfd., trangam, trank, trannie, tranny, tranquil, tranquilize, tranquilizer, tranquillity, tranquillize
Other definitions for tranny (2 of 2)
tranny2
[ tran-ee ]
/ ˈtræn i /
noun, plural tran·nies.Slang.
a vehicle's transmission.
Origin of tranny
2First recorded in 1975–80; by shortening and alteration
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