It typically refers to individuals who were assigned male at birth, have developed female characteristics (often through hormone therapy or implants), and retain male genitalia.

The term emphasizes a "hybrid" status that many feel denies the actual gender identity of trans women.

Outside of the adult entertainment industry, the word is widely regarded as for several reasons:

Advocates note that slurs like this are often used in contexts of discrimination and violence against the trans community. Historical Background The term has shifted significantly over time:

Used as a colloquialism in American literature for women, often pejoratively (e.g., used by Davy Crockett).

Sometimes used to describe assertive women, feminists, or "hateful" women in a derogatory way.