1 definition by TheLeftSideOfThings
An outdated medical term for transgender that is considered problematic by the trans community, as it falsely implies that one needs to medically transition in order to be a "real" person of the gender they identify as.
Person 1: "Isn't that lady-friend of yours a transsexual?"
Person 2: "Transsexual is actually an outdated term that's considered offensive, so I'd appreciate it if you used transgender or trans instead. It isn't really our business unless she deems it necessary to let us know herself, anyways..."
Person 1: "Oh—my bad. I wasn't aware of that. Thank you for letting me know. Anyways, I just wanted to say that I think she looks pretty."
Person 2: "Of course and I'll let her know. I'm sure it'll give her a great sense of gender euphoria."
Person 2: "Transsexual is actually an outdated term that's considered offensive, so I'd appreciate it if you used transgender or trans instead. It isn't really our business unless she deems it necessary to let us know herself, anyways..."
Person 1: "Oh—my bad. I wasn't aware of that. Thank you for letting me know. Anyways, I just wanted to say that I think she looks pretty."
Person 2: "Of course and I'll let her know. I'm sure it'll give her a great sense of gender euphoria."
by TheLeftSideOfThings October 22, 2022