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'.