Dolls gay slang

Trans girls sometimes refer to each other as dolls as a term of endearment. I won’t call someone that unless I’ve heard them use it, but I like it personally.

The word “doll” is having a moment in queer culture, leaping from ballroom slang to social media feeds. In April, actor Pedro Pascal turned heads on a red carpet by sporting a “Protect The Dolls” T-shirt – three words that sparked curiosity.

What Is a “Doll” and Where Does the Term Come From? A rundown on the trans community slang and why your faves want to protect them. It’s time for a doll check-in.

The term ‘dolls’ has existed within the LGBTQ+ community for decades, but what is the meaning and history of this phrase currently popularised by the viral “Protect The Dolls” t-shirt, and how should you use it?.

Doll is a slang term from queer culture and yes it pretty much refers to trans women, especially those who are seen as very beautiful and feminine. Sometimes it can also refer to drag queens who are also very beautiful even if they don’t ID as women.

What is a “doll?” Credit: Unsplash Long before “doll” was printed on tees, it was popular in the underground ballroom scene of the s, according to Them. In Black and Latino LGBTQIA+ ball culture, “doll” began as slang for a trans woman, specifically one radiating a certain kind of hyper-femininity and confidence.

A rundown on the trans community slang and why your faves want to protect them.