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butch

/bʊtʃ/
noun
  1. A lesbian who appears masculine or acts in a masculine manner.

Synonymsbull dyke, dyke
Antonymsfemme
adjective
  1. (originally Polari) Very masculine, with a masculine appearance or attitude.

Synonymsmacho, manly, mannish, masc, unfeminine

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