tranny

English

Alternative forms

• trannie

Etymology

All are shortened forms as indicated.

Pronunciation

• (US) enPR: trăʹni IPA: /ˈtɹæ.ni/ X-SAMPA: /"tr{.ni/

Noun

tranny (plural trannies)

1. (colloquial, slang, vulgar, pejorative, offensive) A transsexual, transgender or transvestite person, usually a transwoman.
2. (colloquial) Short form of transistor radio.
3. (colloquial) Short form of transmission in the automotive sense.
4. (colloquial) Short form of transformer.

Derived terms

• (a transsexual etc person): tranny chaser