Ladyboy

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪdiˌbɔɪ/

Definitions of ladyboy

noun a term used in Thailand to describe a transgender or effeminate male

Example Sentences

A1 A ladyboy is a person who was assigned male at birth but identifies and lives as a woman.

A2 In some cultures, ladyboys are accepted and respected for their unique identity.

B1 Ladyboys often face discrimination and prejudice due to societal norms and misconceptions.

B2 Many ladyboys in Thailand work in the entertainment industry, particularly in cabaret shows.

C1 The rights and protections for ladyboys vary greatly from country to country.

C2 Some ladyboys undergo gender confirmation surgery to align their physical appearance with their gender identity.

Examples of ladyboy in a Sentence

formal The ladyboy performed a traditional dance at the cultural event.

informal I heard there is a ladyboy show in town, want to check it out?

slang Some people use the term ladyboy as a derogatory slang for transgender individuals.

figurative His flamboyant personality made him stand out like a ladyboy in a crowd of businessmen.

Grammatical Forms of ladyboy

• past tense: ladyboyed
• plural: ladyboys
• comparative: more ladyboy
• superlative: most ladyboy
• present tense: ladyboys
• future tense: will ladyboy
• perfect tense: have ladyboyed
• continuous tense: is ladyboying
• singular: ladyboy
• positive degree: ladyboy
• infinitive: to ladyboy
• gerund: ladyboying
• participle: ladyboyed

Origin and Evolution of ladyboy

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: Thai

Story behind the word: The term 'ladyboy' originated in Thailand and is used to refer to transgender women or effeminate gay men.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a derogatory or offensive manner, the term has evolved to be more widely accepted and used within the LGBTQ+ community as a self-identifier.