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genderswaps

genderswaps is the plural of genderswap.

genderswaps is the third-person singular simple present indicative of genderswap.

Meaning of genderswap

Noun

genderswap (plural genderswaps)

  1. (slang) An instance of changing a fictional character's biological sex or gender identity from the canonical norm.
    • The problem is exactly the one you have stated: many people would not be comfortable with a sudden genderswap in the Doctor, when the possibility has not even been hinted at in the past.1996 July 4, Bill Billingsley, “Re: Sci-Fi Gender Role Reversal was Re: 9th Doctor”, in rec.arts.drwho (Usenet)
    Synonyms:
    genderbend, Rule 63

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Questions about genderswaps

What is genderswaps the plural of?
Genderswaps is the plural of genderswap.

Words near genderswaps in the dictionary

  1. genderspecial
  2. genderspecials
  3. genderswap
  4. genderswapped
  5. genderswapping
  6. genderswaps
  7. gendertrash
  8. gendervague
  9. genderweird
  10. genderwise
  11. gendery

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