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travesti
nounmasculine/femininegeneral usecommon/tɾɐvɨʃˈti/tra·ves·ti
Definition
1A 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.
Usage examples
“The drag performer was famous for his impersonation shows.”
“The discussion about the rights of the cross-dressing community gained visibility.”