Effeminising

/ɪˈfɛmɪnaɪzɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

British English present participle: tending to make or render someone or something effeminate; causing loss of masculine qualities.

Etymology

Present participle of British 'effeminise,' following standard British English gerund formation. The '-ing' suffix is applied to the British spelled verbal stem.

Kelly Says

Every form of this word (effeminising, effeminisation, effeminised) exists in perfect grammatical regularity in British English, but they're all barely used in actual writing because the language found better ways to say these things.

Ethical Language Guidance

Gender History

British present participle; reinforces active process framing of femininity as imposed or corrupting.

Inclusive Usage

Avoid. Use 'adopting feminine expression' or 'expressing gender nonconformity'.

Inclusive Alternatives

["adopting feminine expression","expressing gender nonconformity"]

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