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Dike Definition & Meaning

dike
noun
  1. (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
  2. a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
verb
  1. enclose with a dike; "dike the land to protect it from water"

"Dike" in song lyrics

See how dike is used in real songs:

  • "Obvious, both ways that hoe dike"
    Color Changin' Click — No Sentences
  • "Done turned dike"
    David Banner — So in Love
  • "And game on your wife, freak her one night now she a super dike"
    Dirty — We Still

Usage tips for "dike"

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Frequently asked questions

What does dike mean?
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea enclose with a dike; "dike the land to protect it from water"
What part of speech is dike?
Dike is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does dike have?
Dike has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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