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View usage for: (bʊtʃ) 1. adjectiveIf you describe a woman as butch, you mean that she behaves or dresses in a masculine way. This use could cause offence. [informal] 2. adjectiveIf you describe a man as butch, you mean that he behaves in an extremely masculine way. [informal] More Synonyms of butch (bʊtʃ) slang adjective1. (of a woman or man) markedly or aggressively masculine noun2. a lesbian who is regarded as having traditionally masculine traits Word origin C18: back formation from butcherbutch in American English (bʊtʃ) adjective1. US, Slang masculine in appearance, manner, etc. sometimes used specif. of a lesbian noun2. US, Slang a tough or rugged man or boy used chiefly in direct address Word origin prob. after Butch, nickname for a boy, contr. < ? butcher Examples of 'butch' in a sentencebutch I tried to look butch, but it just ended up camp.So there we were, with these quite butch ladies asking 'Are you one of those punk rockers?If you thought he looked butch with his shirt off in Brokeback Mountain brace yourself for a beefy surprise.Not looking really butch now, am I? Definition (of a woman or man) markedly or aggressively masculine Paul was a butch outdoor type. Additional synonymsDefinition unwomanly masculine characteristics such as a deep voice and facial hair Synonyms male, manly, mannish, boyish, manlike, virile, manfulDefinition having the traditional male characteristics of physical strength and a high sex drive a tall, virile man with rugged good looks Synonyms manly, masculine, macho, strong, male, robust, vigorous, potent, forceful, lusty, red-blooded (informal), manlike - busy yourself
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