13 Words That Mean Something Totally Different To Trans People
“She’s just a clueless Muggle.”
"Clock"
For cis people: an instrument that allows you to tell time.
For trans people: when someone is able to tell that another person is trans. Some folks object to the term because of its association with being punched.
I didn't think anyone could tell I'm trans until some bratty kid clocked me.
"Chaser"
For cis people: that drink you have right after that other drink you have.
For trans people: a person (usually a man) who chases you around because you're trans and refuses to take the hint.
Don't friend that random guy on Facebook. He's a total chaser!
"Packing"
For cis people: putting your damn stuff into damn suitcases or boxes.
For trans people: using a prosthetic device to give the outward appearance of having a penis.
I thought packing would keep people from staring at my crotch when they find out I'm trans, but they keep doing it anyway.
"Tuck"
For cis people: what you do with your shirt to make yourself look neat.
For trans people: what you do with your lady-penis if you're a trans woman or femme to make yourself look like you have a vagina.
Almost ready to go out tonight — just have to tuck first!