transmasculine

adjective

trans·​mas·​cu·​line tran(t)s-ˈma-skyə-lən 

tranz-

: of, relating to, or being a person whose gender identity is partially or fully masculine and differs from the sex the person was identified as having at birth

A transmasculine person … might be someone born female who identifies with a lot of aspects of masculinity but doesn't feel he or she is a man.

—Katy Steinmetz

It [the Australian National University's Gender-Inclusive Handbook] cites a 2019 study by researcher Lauren Dinour, who said that "heterosexual and woman-focused lactation language … can misgender, isolate, and harm transmasculine parents and non-heteronormative families."

—David Aaro

Examples of transmasculine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Suwa is the band’s beloved transmasculine Korean American hero, glamorous and quick-tempered. — Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026

Even before the album's release, XG’s youngest member, Cocona, came out as AFAB transmasculine non-binary last month, becoming the first artist in the Asian pop industry to do so. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

Jey McCreight underwent hormone replacement therapy and top surgery in their mid-30s to transition into a transmasculine person. — Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025

But Mutt is a rare depiction of a gay transmasculine character in film, and contains an even rarer depiction of gay transmasc eroticism. — James Factora, Them., 22 May 2025

Some aspects of this order may also impact adult gender-affirming care, both broadly prohibiting care for people who are 18 years old and potentially impacting access to surgery for transmasculine adults. — Trans Formations Project, Them, 31 Jan. 2025

But last month, XG member Cocona, 20, made history and joined the small group of openly LGBTQIA+ idols, coming out as transmasculine nonbinary in an Instagram post on their 20th birthday. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019

Word History

Etymology

trans- (in transgender) + masculine entry 1

First Known Use

1999, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for transmasculine

• masculine