butch
Plural: butches
Noun
- A lesbian who adopts a traditionally masculine appearance and role.
- (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
- A lesbian who appears masculine or acts in a masculine manner.
Adjective Satellite
- used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner
- (of male or female homosexuals) characterized by stereotypically male traits or appearance
Adj
- Very masculine, with a masculine appearance or attitude.
Verb
- To work as a butcher.
- To slaughter (animals) and prepare (meat) for market.
Examples
- Some words are considered ’BUTCH’ in Scrabble, strong and direct, not fancy or delicate.
Origin / Etymology
Originally, it was probably used as an abbreviation of butcher. Later, in the 1940s, the sense “masculine lesbian” developed.
Antonyms
Scrabble Score: 12
butch: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Wordbutch: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
butch: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 14
butch: valid Words With Friends Word