"gendertrash" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From gender + trash. The first known use was as the title of a transgender-interest zine published out of Toronto from 1993-1995. The first attested use as an independent word was in two 1995 magazine articles by Riki Wilchins. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|gender|trash}} gender + trash Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} gendertrash (uncountable)
  1. (derogatory or humorous) People of gender identities or gender expressions not represented by the gender binary and/or conventional conceptions of gender. Wikipedia link: Riki Wilchins Tags: derogatory, humorous, uncountable Categories (topical): Gender, Transgender Related terms: genderqueer

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