In drag Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈdɹæɡ

in DRAG

UK

ˈɪn/ /dɹˈæɡ

in-dRAG

Definition

Wearing clothes typically associated with the opposite gender, often for performance, entertainment, or self-expression.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used for drag queens (men dressed in exaggerated women's clothing), but also applies to any gender. Usually informal or in pop culture. 'In drag' highlights performance or art, not just crossdressing in daily life.

• Spanish: vestido de mujer (hombre) - vestido de hombre (mujer) - con vestimenta de otro género
• Portuguese (BR): de drag - vestido com roupas de outro gênero
• Portuguese (PT): de drag - vestido com roupas de outro género
• Chinese (Simplified): 穿著异性服装 - 变装
• Chinese (Traditional): 穿著異性服裝 - 變裝
• Hindi: ड्रैग में - विपरीत लिंग के कपड़ों में
• Arabic: بملابس الجنس الآخر (دراغ) - متنكِّر بملابس نسائية أو رجالية
• Bengali: ড্র্যাগে - বিপরীত লিঙ্গের পোশাকে (পারফরম্যান্সের জন্য)
• Russian: в дрэге - в образе другого пола
• Japanese: ドラァグ姿で - 異性の服装で（パフォーマンス用）
• Vietnamese: giả trang - hóa trang thành giới tính khác
• Korean: 드래그 분장한 - 반대 성별 복장을 한
• Turkish: drag kıyafetiyle - karşı cinsin kıyafetleriyle
• Urdu: ڈریگ میں - مخالف جنس کا لباس پہن کر
• Indonesian: berdandan drag - mengenakan pakaian lawan jenis untuk pertunjukan

Example Sentences

He performed in drag at the local theater.

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Many celebrities appear in drag for charity events.

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She likes to go in drag for costume parties.

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I hardly recognized him—he was totally in drag!

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During Pride, a lot of people walk around in drag and celebrate.

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You should have seen her—she looked amazing in drag at the show.

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