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butch

adjective
\ ˈbu̇ch How to pronounce butch (audio) \

Definition of butch

1 : notably or deliberately masculine in appearance or manner
2 : closely cropped a butch haircut
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Other Words from butch

butch noun
butchness noun

Examples of butch in a Sentence

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First Known Use of butch

1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for butch

probably from Butch, male nickname

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butch

adjective
How to pronounce butch (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of butch

informal
sometimes offensive : having a very masculine appearance and way of behaving
of hair : cut very short

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