crossdresser

[ kraws-dres-er, kros‐ ]

noun

1. a person who dresses in clothing typically worn by members of a different gender:

   I wish Hollywood would stop portraying straight crossdressers like me as the punchline of a cheap joke.

Word History and Origins

Origin of crossdresser¹

First recorded in 1975–80; cross (in the sense “opposite, contrary”) + dresser ²( def )

Example Sentences

Zines like Lou Sullivan’s Information for the female-to-male crossdresser and transsexual circulated in queer social networks in the ‘80s. There were online message boards in the ‘90s.

From The Verge

The one area we struggle with is that I’m a crossdresser.

From Slate

About 10 years ago, after a failed marriage, I embraced the fact that I am a submissive crossdresser who is attracted to dominant men.

From Slate

The lawsuit filed in federal court in Kentucky said Allegra Schawe-Lane was subjected to taunts such as "shemale" and "crossdresser" from coworkers.

From Reuters

The lawsuit filed in federal court in Kentucky said Allegra Schawe-Lane was subjected to taunts such as "shemale" and "crossdresser" from coworkers.

From Reuters