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drag king

[drag king] / ˈdræg ˌkɪŋ /
NOUN
performer whose act stylizes masculinity
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Gabe, 32, an artist, drag king and costume designer from the West Midlands is the self-styled "daddy of Birmingham drag" and discovered baking after watching the very first series of Bake Off aged 13.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

“People do drag because people love drag,” Indianapolis-based drag king Damien Belmont said.

From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2025

“Dale!” drag king Mauro Cuchi shouts into the mic.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2024

The drag king Murray Hill offers a glimpse inside his busy Pride month.

From New York Times ● Jun. 29, 2023

The bill defines such an event as one hosted by a drag king or drag queen who reads children’s books to minor children.

From Seattle Times ● May 23, 2023




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