Demiboy

A demiboy is a nonbinary gender identity where an individual partially, but not fully, identifies as a boy or man. This can mean they feel a connection to masculinity but don't fully identify as male, or their gender identity is partially male and partially something else. The "demi" prefix indicates a partial connection. The experience of being a demiboy is unique to each individual, encompassing a wide spectrum of gender expression and experiences.

Demiboy meaning with examples

• Liam, assigned female at birth, often presents with masculine clothing and short hair, but doesn't feel fully male. They prefer the label 'demiboy' as it encompasses their connection to masculinity without the rigid boundaries of being strictly a boy. Liam explains that sometimes they feel more boyish than other times.
• Alex identifies as a demiboy and uses he/they pronouns. Alex enjoys both traditionally masculine and neutral activities, not fully identifying with either. They find demiboy to be the closest descriptor for their experience. For Alex, their gender fluctuates to be more boyish.
• Jamie, who uses they/them pronouns, found a connection to being a demiboy. Jamie explains that while they are not entirely male, the word resonates with their experience of masculinity. For Jamie, it felt like they were never 100% what they were assigned, using demiboy felt like finding peace.
• Riley, a transmasculine individual, identifies as a demiboy because they have a connection to being male but do not fully identify as a boy. This helps to express the nuances of their gender identity. Riley says that this term feels more comfortable because it's more specific.