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drag king

American  
[drag king] / ˈdræg ˌkɪŋ /

noun

Slang.

  1. a performer, typically one who was assigned female at birth, whose act involves a stylized and exaggerated interpretation of masculinity that plays with stereotypical gender themes.

drag king British  

noun

  1. a female who dresses as a man and impersonates male characteristics for public entertainment

  2. slang a female transvestite

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Etymology

Origin of drag king

First recorded in 1970–75; by analogy with drag queen ( def. )

Example Sentences

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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

“Being in L.A., a major city, we do have a lot of privilege as drag performers,” said Twinka Masala, a Punjabi drag king who moved to L.A. from the Central Coast last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2023

A “drag story hour” is defined as when a drag king or drag queen reads children’s books and engages in learning activities.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2023

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