ladyboy - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

From lady +‎ boy.

• IPA^(key): /ˈleɪdiˌbɔɪ/

ladyboy (plural ladyboys)

1. (colloquial, chiefly Thailand) A trans woman or transfeminine person in or from Asia.

• The use of ladyboy to refer to trans women is common and accepted in Southeast Asia especially Thailand, but considered offensive outside of it.

• kathoey
• shemale

• OED 2006