Femboy

Femboy (/ˈfɛmbɔɪ/ ^ⓘ) is a slang term that refers to men, usually cisgender, who express themselves with traditionally feminine behaviours, or—especially in the variant spelling femboi—to young trans men or butch lesbians. As an Internet aesthetic, this may be through the use of jewelry, wearing feminine clothing and makeup, or expressing feminine behavioural qualities. Femboy can be used as both a sexual and non-sexual term; it does not denote a specific sexual orientation or gender role.

The term originated in the 1990s. It has since been popularised through internet forums and social media, starting on 4chan and expanding to other sites such as Reddit and TikTok, where hashtag trends such as "#femboyfriday" have received attention in the media. In gender studies, the term has also been used as an identifier for transgender individuals; in porn studies, the term has been seen as an identifier for a submissive role in intercourse and as exhibiting elements of sexual fantasy.