drag queen

Definition

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

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "Donald was donning a brand new pair of pantyhose. He hadn’t shaved in a while, and he could feel his stubble snag on the nylon. It’s not pretty when a drag queen gets careless, he thought, but it was too late to do anything about it tonight."