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cosplayer
What does cosplayer mean?
Someone who creates or wears a costume to represent a character from a fandom, often at conventions. Also shortened to 'coser.'
"As a cosplayer she's known for hyper-accurate armor builds."
Origin
Agent noun of 'cosplay'; English formation added to the Japanese-derived root.
Frequently asked questions
What is a cosplayer?
A cosplayer is someone who makes or wears a costume to portray a character from anime, games, film, or other fandoms, usually at conventions.
What's the difference between a cosplayer and a coser?
They mean the same thing; 'coser' is just a casual clipped form of 'cosplayer' common in online and East Asian fan communities.
Where does the word cosplayer come from?
It's the agent noun of 'cosplay', itself a blend of 'costume' and 'play' coined in Japanese fan culture.
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