butch

adjective

\ˈbu̇ch

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Definition of butch

1 : notably or deliberately masculine in appearance or manner

2 : closely cropped a butch haircut

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With Mercedes McCambridge, unforgettable as Crawford's butch nemesis, as well as Ernest Borgnine, Scott Brady, John Carradine, Royal Dano, Ward Bond, and Ben Cooper. — Patrick Friel, Chicago Reader, "Dance / Film / On Video Joan Crawford shines in five Hollywood classics," 26 June 2018 In this context, Jack feels welcome: Who said only butch gay men should be stars? — Willa Paskin, Slate Magazine, "Because now it’s a sharp comedy about white, moneyed, liberal hypocrisy.," 28 Sep. 2017

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Dictionary Entries near butch

butcher's-broom

Phrases Related to butch

have/take a butcher's

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The first known use of butch was in 1941

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