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travesti

nounmasculine/feminine/tɾɐvɨʃˈti/medium

tra·ves·ti

Definition

A person, typically a man, who dresses and acts in accordance with the clothing and behavior codes associated with the opposite gender, often in a performance context.
The drag performer was famous for his impersonation shows.
The discussion about the rights of the cross-dressing community gained visibility.

Etymology

Do francês 'travesti', particípio passado de 'travestir'.

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