tranny

Definition

A transgender person, especially a trans woman.

Etymology

All are shortened forms of the indicated terms (most of which start with the prefix trans-) + -y.

Example Sentences

• "Newton (1972) has indicated that they are professional performers, who carefully do not try to totally pass as women. This is seen as too 'tranny' (transvestite) and possibly offending an audience."
• ""This is the boys' corner – this block and the next," he says. "Everybody has their territory: males, females, queens, trannies (transvestites) [...]"
• "When I spoke with lesbians, most would tell me, “I don't date trannies. […]"