noun
Uncommon
Tran
tran
Tran (noun) means informal slang for a transgender person. Example: “The support group was founded by and for trans people in the local area.”
noun
1
Informal slang for a transgender person.
"The support group was founded by and for trans people in the local area."
How to use Tran
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual shorthand for a transgender person; the more standard, widely used word is simply "trans."
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Etymology
A clipped, informal form influenced by the prefix "trans-," also coinciding with a common Vietnamese surname.
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What does “Tran” mean?
The word “Tran” means informal slang for a transgender person. In plain terms, casual shorthand for a transgender person; the more standard, widely used word is simply "trans.".
How do you pronounce “Tran”?
“Tran” is pronounced tran (/tɹæn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tran” in a sentence?
Here is “Tran” used in a sentence: “The support group was founded by and for trans people in the local area.”
What part of speech is “Tran”?
“Tran” is a noun.
Is “Tran” a common word?
“Tran” is an uncommon word in modern English.
