Cross-dressing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cross-dressing is a noun meaning The wearing of clothing which society considers appropriate for the opposite sex rather than the wearer's sex.
Meaning
The wearing of clothing which society considers appropriate for the opposite sex rather than the wearer's sex.
More Meanings
- (immunology) Display by antigen-presenting cells of antigens obtained from the surface of infected cells.
- present participle and gerund of cross-dress
Example Sentences
Now, a study published in Nature shows that cross-dressing does indeed occur and is important for boosting memory CD8+ T cell responses in vivo.
Word Forms
- crossdressing
Synonyms for cross-dressing
Depending on context, synonyms include transvestism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crossplay, transvestitism, cisgendering, transition, genderplay, transvestism.
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