BUTCH

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does butch mean? 

• BUTCH (noun)
  The noun BUTCH has 2 senses:

1. (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine

2. a closely cropped haircut; usually for men or boys

  Familiarity information: BUTCH used as a noun is rare.

• BUTCH (adjective)
  The adjective BUTCH has 2 senses:

1. used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner

2. (of male or female homosexuals) characterized by stereotypically male traits or appearance

  Familiarity information: BUTCH used as an adjective is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• BUTCH (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Synonyms:

butch; dike; dyke

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)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A closely cropped haircut; usually for men or boys

Classified under:

Nouns denoting body parts

Synonyms:

butch; crew cut; flattop

Hypernyms ("butch" is a kind of...):

haircut (the style in which hair has been cut)

• BUTCH (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner

Synonyms:

butch; macho

Similar:

masculine (associated with men and not with women)

Sense 2

Meaning:

(of male or female homosexuals) characterized by stereotypically male traits or appearance

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)