Define Butch Meaning

A (traditionally) masculine man or woman, and especially a masculine lesbian. Often the "dominant" partner in a lesbian relationship, and especially of a butch/femme lesbian relationship.

Dressing masculinely does not make a woman into a lesbian, contrary to popular belief; it's usually more convenient.

Acting masculinely only means that's the gender role that the person identifies with; it has nothing to do with their sexual life. A highly masculine man could be gay for all we know and a very feminine man could be straight for all we know, and both of these cases are frequent.

Masculine or Macho dress and behavior, REGARDLESS of sex or gender indentity.

An overtly/stereotypically masculine or masculine-acting woman. can be used to denote an individual, or the dominant role in a lesbian relationship. Mostly people named Selena are butches

a woman who looks like a man

N. Mannish woman, lesbian (offensive).

Adj. Very masculine man or with masculine manners.

A woman that loooks very manly.

1) the dominant male in a homosexual relationship


2) Masculine, especially used to describe tough-playing females.

An adjective used to describe someone who is very masculine. Especially used in terms of women who have a very manly physique and have the face to match. Often used to describe lesbians and feminists.

A female who seems to have a very manly personality &&/or physique.

a manly looking woman who likes woman