Butch

/bʊtʃ/ adjective

Having masculine characteristics or appearance; a term used in LGBTQ+ communities to describe gender presentation or identity.

Possibly from the male nickname 'Butch' (short for Butcher), or from earlier slang meaning 'strong, tough man.' Became current in LGBTQ+ terminology in the mid-20th century to describe gender expression.

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