Definition & Meaning of "packing"in English

Packing

NOUN

the enclosure of something in a package or box

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Inanimate

Composition

Compound

Uncountable

any material used especially to protect something

carrying something in a pack on the back

a phallic object or padding worn to create the appearance of a penis

Slang

What does "packing" mean in transgender slang?

The term "packing" refers to wearing a prosthetic or padded object in the underwear to create the appearance or feel of having a penis. The structure is a descriptive gerund from "pack," meaning to place or carry something, extended to gender presentation. It is commonly used in transgender and gender-nonconforming communities, especially among transmasculine people, for affirmation, comfort, or presentation purposes.

Examples

His packing was noticeable under the jeans.

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