English · Slang Attested

genderswap

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Meaning · English

An instance of changing a fictional character's biological sex or gender identity from the canonical norm.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một trường hợp thay đổi giới tính sinh học hoặc nhận dạng giới của một nhân vật hư cấu

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The problem is exactly the one you have stated: many people would not be comfortable with a sudden genderswap in the Doctor, when the possibility has not even been hinted at in the past.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “genderswap” mean?

An instance of changing a fictional character's biological sex or gender identity from the canonical norm.

Is “genderswap” formal or informal?

genderswap is generally slang.

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