shemale

English

/ˈʃi.meɪl/

noun
Definitions
  • (derogatory) A male-to-female transsexual or transgender person; a trans woman.
  • (biology) A male animal which displays female traits or behaviors; for example, a male reptile which gives off female pheromones.

Etymology

Compound from English she + English male.

Origin

English

male

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