genderswap
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Meaning · English
An instance of changing a fictional character's biological sex or gender identity from the canonical norm.
Register: slang
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.