butch

UK
/bʊtʃ/
US
/bʊtʃ/

Translations

butchnoun
butches
pl
UK
/bʊtʃ/
US
/bʊtʃ/
butchEmploi emprunté en français, surtout dans le registre LGBT.
She identified as butch and preferred wearing suits and ties.
Elle se définissait comme butch et préférait porter des costumes et des cravates.
Additional translations
virilitéPour l'idée d'allure ou de manière perçue comme masculine.
Synonyms
masculine woman
butchadjective
butcher
Comp.
butchest
Super.
UK
/bʊtʃ/
US
/bʊtʃ/
virilSurtout pour une apparence ou une attitude masculine, notamment pour une femme.
She wore a butch outfit with a leather jacket and combat boots.
Elle portait une tenue virile avec un blouson en cuir et des bottes de combat.
Additional translations
masculinPlus neutre; peut s'employer pour une allure ou un comportement jugés masculins.

Definitions

butchnoun
A person, typically a woman, who exhibits traditionally masculine traits or appearance.
She identified as butch and preferred wearing suits and ties.
A style or manner that is considered masculine.
His butch demeanor was evident in his confident stride and strong handshake.
butchadjective
Having a strong, masculine appearance or demeanor, often used to describe women or lesbians who adopt traditionally male characteristics.
She wore a butch outfit with a leather jacket and combat boots.
Rugged or tough in appearance or behavior, typically used to describe men.
His butch style made him stand out in the crowd of more formally dressed men.