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Butch Definition & Meaning

butch
adjective
  1. used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner
  2. (of male or female homosexuals) characterized by stereotypically male traits or appearance
noun
  1. (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine

"Butch" in song lyrics

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  • "With his Afro, lit it in diamonds is butch"
    Baby DC f/ Imajin — Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll
  • "tony butch"
    AOL — AOL
  • "james butch"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does butch mean?
used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner (of male or female homosexuals) characterized by stereotypically male traits or appearance (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
What part of speech is butch?
Butch is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does butch have?
Butch has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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