butch

adjective \ˈbu̇ch\

Definition of BUTCH

: notably or deliberately masculine in appearance or manner

: closely cropped <a butch haircut>

— butch noun

— butch·ness noun

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probably from Butch, male nickname

First Known Use: 1941

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