butch

• 形容一个人（通常指女性）外表或举止男性化、阳刚；也可形容某物粗犷、强硬或粗鲁。

Describes a person, typically a woman, who has a masculine appearance or mannerisms; can also describe something that is tough or rugged.

1. B2informal

   Describes a person, typically a man, who has a markedly masculine appearance or manner.

   阳刚的

   • He has a very butch look with his short hair and muscular build.
   • She described him as butch and rugged.
   • The actor's butch style made him popular in action films.

   同义词machomanlymasculineruggedvirile

   反义词effeminatefemininewomanly

2. Stereotypically masculine traits (LGBTQ+ context)B2informal

   In LGBTQ+ communities, describes a person, often a woman, who adopts stereotypically masculine traits or appearance.

   阳刚气质的（LGBTQ+语境）

   • She identifies as a butch lesbian and prefers wearing suits.
   • The butch community has its own unique style and culture.
   • He is a butch gay man who enjoys traditional masculine hobbies.

   同义词mannishmasculine

   反义词effeminate

• 俚语，常被视为冒犯性用语，用来形容有明显男性化特征或外表的同性恋女性。

A slang term, often considered offensive, used to describe a lesbian who exhibits noticeably masculine characteristics or appearance.

1. Masculine lesbianB2informal

   A lesbian whose appearance, behavior, or style is perceived as masculine or stereotypically male.

   男性化的女同性恋

   • She identifies as butch and prefers wearing suits.
   • The butch community has a rich cultural history.
   • He mistakenly assumed she was a man because of her butch appearance.

   同义词stud