tranny

noun

tran·​ny ˈtra-nē How to pronounce tranny (audio)
plural trannies
1
: transmission sense 3
2
or less commonly trannie slang, disparaging + offensive
a
: a transgender person
b
: transvestite

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The dual clutch transmission shifts swiftly and discreetly, making for a better driving experience compared to the CVT tranny used in other trims. — cleveland, 17 Dec. 2022 The combination of this engine and the six-speed tranny gives the SSR some rabid bite to go along with an already hairy bark . . . — Brendan McAleer, Car and Driver, 23 Dec. 2022

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of tranny was in 1976

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“Tranny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tranny. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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