Definition, synonyms and related words
A male-to-female transsexual or transgender person; a trans woman.
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Usage: This term is widely considered offensive and derogatory toward transgender women and should be avoided in favor of respectful language like "transgender woman." Using this word can cause significant harm, so it is best to never use it when referring to someone's gender identity.
The word is a compound formed from the words "she" and "male." It was first used to describe a person with female characteristics who also performed male roles, but it has since become an offensive slur for transgender women or intersex people.