she-male

or she·male

[ shee-meyl ]

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.

she-male

noun

1. informal.
   a male-to-female transsexual

Word History and Origins

Origin of she-male¹

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