butch
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Very masculine, with a masculine appearance or attitude.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
buuchIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbʊtʃ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
slangoriginally polari
Very masculine, with a masculine appearance or attitude.
noun
slangLGBTQcountable
A lesbian who appears masculine or acts in a masculine manner.
A male nickname.
Word at a Glance
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Tone
- Offensive
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Inflected forms
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Kill (animals) usually for food consumption.
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
A large sharp knife for cutting or trimming meat.
A strong wrapping paper that resists penetration by blood or meat fluids.
A shop in which meat and poultry (and sometimes fish) are sold.
A thick wooden slab formed by bonding together thick laminated strips of unpainted hardwood.
A thick wooden slab formed by bonding together thick laminated strips of unpainted hardwood.
A vendor of pork and products made from pork.
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