: In LGBTQ+ and ballroom culture, "to clock" someone means to recognize or identify them as transgender when they are attempting to present as cisgender. This is often tied to "reading" or noticing subtle traits that reveal a person's trans status.

: Because of the slur involved, using this phrase is generally considered an act of harassment or transphobia.

For more respectful and accurate information on these topics, you can consult resources like the GLAAD Media Reference Guide or Them's terminology guides .