butch

/bətʃ/
/bʊtʃ/
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Other forms: butches

Definitions of butch
  1. adjective
    markedly masculine in appearance or manner
    synonyms: macho
    masculine
    associated with men and not with women
  2. adjective
    (of male or female homosexuals) characterized by stereotypically male traits or appearance
  3. noun
    (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
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