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What does crossplay mean?
The practice of dressing as a character whose gender differs from the cosplayer's, often using techniques such as chest binding, padding, or prosthetics to sell the look.
"His crossplay of Nami was so convincing people didn't clock it."
Origin
Blend of 'cross' (as in cross-dress) + 'play' (from cosplay).
Frequently asked questions
What is crossplay in cosplay?
Crossplay is cosplaying a character whose gender is different from your own, often using binding, padding, or prosthetics to sell the transformation.
Is crossplay the same as gaming crossplay?
No. In the cosplay world it means cross-gender costuming; in video games 'crossplay' separately means playing across different platforms.
Where does the word crossplay come from?
It blends 'cross' (as in cross-dress) with 'play' from cosplay.
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