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drag king

[drag king] / ˈdræg ˌkɪŋ /
NOUN
performer whose act stylizes masculinity
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As she refined her act, she caught the attention of artists like Patti LuPone, Amy Sedaris, Adam Horovitz and drag king Murray Hill, whom she counts among her fans and collaborators.

From Salon • Dec. 8, 2024

Birmingham drag king Don One, who also performs around the country including the Two Brewers, agrees that venues need to "step up security" to make sure everyone in the community "feels safe".

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2023

“Being in L.A., a major city, we do have a lot of privilege as drag performers,” said Twinka Masala, a Punjabi drag king who moved to L.A. from the Central Coast last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2023

A “drag story hour” is defined as when a drag king or drag queen reads children’s books and engages in learning activities.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2023

Speaking by telephone, Hill, a drag king superstar, recalled growing up within a conservative New England community and feeling a sense of belonging only once he moved to New York and discovered cabaret.

From New York Times • Jan. 14, 2022