English Word · Advanced
non-op
trans person not planning surgery
Pronunciation: /nɒnˈɒp/
Meaning
A transgender person who does not intend to have gender-affirming surgery; a context-specific label.
Example
Alex describes themself as non-op and does not plan to have surgery.
Alex describes themself as non-op and does not plan to have surgery.
Practice tips
- Practice non-op out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.