Effeminate
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| − | An '''effeminate''' male is one who is feminine in appearance or manner. He may have a high-pitched female voice, or female mannerisms. Some effeminate males use make-up or have their hair long and styled in a female way. They may carry handbags, or even [[cross-dresser|cross-dress]] on a full-time basis. | + | An '''effeminate''' male is one who is deliberately feminine in appearance or manner. He may have a high-pitched female voice, or female mannerisms or deportment. Some effeminate males regularly use make-up or have their hair long and styled in a female way. They may carry handbags, or even [[cross-dresser|cross-dress]] on a full-time basis. |
It is sometimes thought that all or most effeminate men are [[gay]], but this is not the case. On the contrary, many gay men are [[butch]]. | It is sometimes thought that all or most effeminate men are [[gay]], but this is not the case. On the contrary, many gay men are [[butch]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:56, 2 September 2012
An effeminate male is one who is deliberately feminine in appearance or manner. He may have a high-pitched female voice, or female mannerisms or deportment. Some effeminate males regularly use make-up or have their hair long and styled in a female way. They may carry handbags, or even cross-dress on a full-time basis.
It is sometimes thought that all or most effeminate men are gay, but this is not the case. On the contrary, many gay men are butch.
