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Butch is a lesbian who exhibits a masculine identity or gender presentation. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Since the lesbian subculture of 1940s America, "butch" has been present as a way for lesbians to circumvent traditional gender roles of women in society and distinguish their masculine attributes and characteristics from feminine women.
baby butch – a young, boyish lesbian [24] baby dyke – a young or recently out lesbian [20] bambi lesbian – a lesbian who prefers cuddles, hugs, kisses, and other affectionate and sensual non-sexual acts over sexual acts [113] bean flicker – Likening the clitoris to a bean [114] bluff – butch fluff [115] boi – a boyish lesbian (UK) [116]
The word butch, meaning "masculine", may have been coined by abbreviating the word butcher, as first noted in George Cassidy's nickname, Butch Cassidy. [12] However, the exact origin of the word is still unknown. Butch-Femme symbol by Daddy Rhon
Butch and femme modes of socialization were so integral within lesbian bars that women who refused to choose between the two would be ignored, or at least unable to date anyone, and butch women becoming romantically involved with other butch women or femmes with other femmes was unacceptable.
Baby girl," Ocasio-Cortez shot back. "Don't even play." Greene attacked a second member just minutes after she criticized Crockett, asserting that Ocasio-Cortez did not have "enough intelligence ...
Dyke is a slang term, used as a noun meaning lesbian. [1] It originated as a homophobic slur for masculine, butch, or androgynous girls or women. Pejorative use of the word still exists, but the term dyke has been reappropriated by many lesbians to imply assertiveness and toughness [2] (for example: the Dykes on Bikes motorcycle club).
Billy Crystal says there’s a moment from When Harry Met Sally that fans have been quoting back to him lately — and no, it’s not the obvious one.. The movie's memorable Katz’s Deli scene ...
A number of words from Polari have entered mainstream slang. The list below includes words in general use with the meanings listed: acdc, barney, blag, butch, camp, khazi, cottaging, hoofer, mince, ogle, scarper, slap, strides, tod, [rough] trade. The Polari word naff, meaning inferior or tacky, has an uncertain etymology.