drag queen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person, usually male, who dresses up in women's clothing and makeup, typically in an exaggerated fashion and for public performance.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

drag queen drag queens dragqueen

Etymology

From drag (“women's clothing worn by men”) + queen.

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