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BUTCH
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A closely cropped haircut; usually for men or boys
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("butch" is a kind of...):
haircut (the style in which hair has been cut)
Sense 2
Meaning:
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("butch" is a kind of...):
gay woman; lesbian; tribade (a female homosexual)
Domain usage:
depreciation; derogation; disparagement (a communication that belittles somebody or something)
argot; cant; jargon; lingo; patois; slang; vernacular (a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves))
Derivation:
butch ((of male or female homosexuals) characterized by stereotypically male traits or appearance)
II. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of male or female homosexuals) characterized by stereotypically male traits or appearance
Classified under:
Similar:
homosexual (sexually attracted to members of your own sex)
Domain usage:
argot; cant; jargon; lingo; patois; slang; vernacular (a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves))
Derivation:
butch ((slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner
Synonyms:
butch; macho
Classified under:
Similar:
masculine (associated with men and not with women)
