ladyboy

See also: lady boy

English

Etymology

lady +‎ boy

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈleɪdiˌbɔɪ/
    • Audio (Southern England)(file)

Noun

ladyboy (plural ladyboys)

  1. A trans woman or transfeminine person in or from Asia.

Usage notes
  • The use of ladyboy to refer to trans women is common and accepted in Southeast Asia, but considered offensive outside of it.

Translations
effeminate homosexual man, especially an intergender person — See also translations at kathoey

See also

References
  • OED 2006
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