cross-dresser
UK/ˈkɹɒsˌdɹɛ.sə//ˈkɹɔsˌdɹɛ.sɚ/
cross-dresser noun: a person who wears clothing which society considers appropriate only for members of the opposite sex.
Noun
cross-dresser (plural cross-dressers)
- A person who wears clothing which society considers appropriate only for members of the opposite sex.
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- Synonyms:
- x-dresser, CD, CDer, XD, transvestite
Synonyms of cross-dresser
- x-dresser
- CD
- CDer
- XD
- transvestite
Forms of cross-dresser
| plural | cross-dressers |
|---|---|
| alternative form | crossdresser |
| alternative form | xdresser |
Origin of cross-dresser
From cross-dress + -er.
Questions about cross-dresser
- What does cross-dresser mean?
- Cross-dresser means a person who wears clothing which society considers appropriate only for members of the opposite sex.
- What part of speech is cross-dresser?
- Cross-dresser is a noun.
- How do you pronounce cross-dresser?
- Cross-dresser is pronounced /ˈkɹɒsˌdɹɛ.sə/ (UK).
- What is the plural of cross-dresser?
- The plural of cross-dresser is cross-dressers.
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