gender bender
The term "gender bender" often describes individuals or fictional characters who defy traditional gender norms through their appearance, behavior, or identity.
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Definition
B2Social Behavior
(colloquial, informal)A person who dresses in a way that makes their gender identity ambiguous or characteristic of the opposite sex.
Example
- At the costume party, many attendees decided to go as gender benders, challenging traditional norms.
B2Cultural Events
(colloquial, informal)An event where participants are encouraged to dress in clothes traditionally associated with the opposite sex.
Example
- The school organized a gender bender day to promote inclusivity and challenge stereotypes.
C1Fantasy
(literary, fictional)A character in fiction who changes their physical sex, often through magical means.
Example
- In the fantasy novel, the protagonist is a gender bender who can switch sexes at will.
Similar
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