dyke
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A lesbian, particularly one with masculine or butch traits or behavior.
Register: derogatory, offensive, slang, vulgar
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A non-heterosexual woman.
Register: derogatory, offensive, slang, vulgar
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A masculine woman.
Register: derogatory, offensive, slang, vulgar
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dyke” mean?
A lesbian, particularly one with masculine or butch traits or behavior.
Is “dyke” formal or informal?
dyke is generally derogatory, offensive, slang, vulgar.