butch

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1. a woman or girl, especially one who is LGBTQ+, who embraces identity markers such as clothing, hairstyle, interests, or behaviors that are associated with traditional expressions of masculinity.

   I settled down with a nice butch and am happily married

2. a gay man who embraces identity markers that are associated with normative expressions of masculinity.

3. any person who adopts a masculine appearance, manner, or persona.

Informal.��butch haircut.

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1. (of a girl or woman, especially one who is LGBTQ+) having identity markers usually associated with traditional expressions of masculinity.

   This shirt brand is very popular with my butch lesbian friends.

2. (of a boy or man) decidedly masculine in manner or appearance.