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== Definition ==
== Definition ==
A person who is trans androgynous, also known as trans andro, is a [[nonbinary]] [[transgender]] person who is [[Androgyne|androgynous]] and also wishes to transition to their desired body type. Trans andro people may or not experience [[gender dysphoria]], and perceive their gender as separate or more specific to other nonbinary identities.
A person who is trans androgynous, also known as trans andro, is a [[nonbinary]] [[transgender]] person who is [[Androgyne|androgynous]] and also wishes to transition to their desired body type. Trans andro people may or not experience [[gender dysphoria]], and perceive their gender as separate or more specific to other similar nonbinary identities.


== Presentation and Expression ==
== Presentation and Expression ==
Trans androgynous people may or may not lean more toward a traditional masculine or feminine presentation as opposed to fully gender-neutral presentation. A trans andro person feels that their androgynous behaviour, personal identity, and/or presentation is a separate identity from other nonbinary and transgender identities. Their pronouns vary per person, but usually a trans andro person rejects the pronouns given to them at birth in favour of other options.  
Trans androgynous people may or may not lean more toward a traditional masculine or feminine presentation as opposed to fully gender-neutral presentation. A trans andro person feels that their androgynous behaviour, personal identity, and/or presentation is a more specific identity from other nonbinary and transgender identities. Their pronouns vary per person, but typically a trans andro person rejects the pronouns given to them at birth in favour of other options.  


== History of the Term ==
== History of the Term ==
The coinage of the term "trans andro" appears to be from tumblr user "transandro" in 2012. Earlier usage may exist, but is difficult to find.  
The first appearance of the term "trans andro" appears to be from tumblr user "transandro" in 2012, but the term is naturally constructed.  


== Further Context ==
== Further Context ==
Things a trans andro person ''might'' say:
The term [[Androgyne|androgyny]] can be interpreted in different ways, such as presentation, gender identity, or intersex. Therefore, identifying as trans androgynous is more specific and accurate to their identity.
* "I'm androgynous and I transitioned to be even more (cute/handsome)!"
* "I'm andro, but like... (girl/boy) andro?"
* "I like to keep people guessing, but not too much."
* "I am a (girl/boy) shaped ball of confusion"
* "I love the boobs I got from taking estrogen!", sometimes followed by:
* "I use sports bras to compress the boobs I got from taking estrogen."
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