Butch

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /bÊŠtʃ/
• Rhymes: -ÊŠtʃ

Origin

Originally it was probably used as an abbreviation of butcher. Later, in the 1940s, the sense "aggressive lesbian" was developed.

Full definition of butch

Adjective

1. (slang, originally Polari, ) Very masculine, with a masculine appearance or attitude.

Synonyms

• macho, manly, mannish, unfeminine

Noun

1. (informal) A lesbian who appears masculine or acts in a masculine manner.

Synonyms

• (masculine lesbian) bulldyke, dyke

Antonyms

• femme