Definition of BUTCH

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.

Synonyms

dike, dyke, macho, bull dyke, manly, mannish, masc, unfeminine

Antonyms

femme

Scrabble Score: 12

butch: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
butch: 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