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- [boo ch]
- /bʊtʃ/
- /bʊtʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [boo ch]
- /bʊtʃ/
Definitions of butch word
- adjective butch If you describe a woman as butch, you mean that she behaves or dresses in a masculine way. This use could cause offence. 3
- adjective butch If you describe a man as butch, you mean that he behaves in an extremely masculine way. 3
- adjective butch (of a woman or man) markedly or aggressively masculine 3
- noun butch a lesbian who is noticeably masculine 3
- noun butch a strong rugged man 3
- adjective butch masculine in appearance, manner, etc. 3
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Origin of butch
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45; apparently from the proper name
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Parts of speech for Butch
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
butch popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
butch usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for butch
adj butch
- macho — having or characterized by qualities considered manly, especially when manifested in an assertive, self-conscious, or dominating way.
- male — a republic in the Indian Ocean, SW of India, consisting of about 2000 islands: British protectorate 1887–1965. 115 sq. mi. (298 sq. km). Capital: Male.
- manly — having qualities traditionally ascribed to men, as strength or bravery.
- masculine — pertaining to or characteristic of a man or men: masculine attire.
- hoydenish — a boisterous, bold, and carefree girl; a tomboy.
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