SAAB
Sex assigned at birth
Example
My SAAB is male, but I'm exploring options to transition to female
Wow, that's a big decision
Related Slang
DSAB | Designated sex at birth |
AFAB | Assigned female at birth |
AMAB | Assigned male at birth |
Trans | Transgender |
LGBTQ | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer |
GSM | Gender and sexuality minority |
MTF | Male to female |
FTM | Female to male |
QTPOC | Queer and/or trans people of color |
Cis | Cisgender |
Terf | A trans-exclusionary radical feminist |
Many people in the LGBTQ community, especially trans people, refer to the sex assigned to them at birth as "SAAB." The acronym helps people distinguish between their sex when born (based on reproductive organs) and their gender identity.
SAAB is one of many acronyms that emerged in the 2010s that help trans people communicate their identity and journey. Other acronyms include MTF, FTM, GSM, and QTPOC.
You will most likely see SAAB online, whether it be on social media, in a forum, or in messages. For example, a trans woman may put in his Twitter bio, "SAAB - Male, Gender - Female."