butch
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Meaning · English
A lesbian who appears masculine or acts in a masculine manner.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Coming out appeals to the narcissistic pleasure of presenting to another a finished image of ourselves, which they return to us in exactly the same form: [someone tells] you [they are] a bisexual butch, and you confirm it. But instead, it seems all too likely – especially, perhaps, for bisexuals, wh
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “butch” mean?
A lesbian who appears masculine or acts in a masculine manner.
Is “butch” formal or informal?
butch is generally slang.