Meaning of non-op | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A transsexual or transgender person who has chosen not to undergo sex reassignment surgery.
   informal
2. A nonoperator; a rail worker not directly involved in the mechanical operation of trains.
   informal

Equivalents

Examples

“It is interesting that Galatea makes reference to some encouragement from "post-op" transsexuals, though other "non-ops" advise surgical candidates to reconsider their decision.”

“For example, in the fall of 1973, when we had a rail strike, the government brought in legislation putting the non-ops back to work at an increase of only 30 cents an hour […]”

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