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Adjective: butch (butcher,butchest)  bûch
Usage: informal
  1. Used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner
    - macho
     
  2. (of male or female homosexuals) characterized by stereotypically male traits or appearance
Noun: butch  bûch
  1. [offensive] A lesbian who is noticeably masculine
     
  2. A closely cropped haircut; usually for men or boys
    - crew cut, flattop, buzz cut [N. Amer], butch cut

Derived forms: butcher, butchest, butches

See also: homosexual, masculine

Type of: gay woman, haircut, les [informal], lesbian, lez [informal], tribade

Encyclopedia: Butch, Brian