dyke
dyke
English Definitions:
dam, dike, dyke (verb)
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
dike, dyke (verb)
enclose with a dike
"dike the land to protect it from water"
dyke (Noun)
A lesbian, particularly one who appears masculine or acts in a masculine manner. This word has been reclaimed, by some, as politically empowering. (See usage notes.)
Dyke
The term dyke or dike is a slang noun meaning lesbian; it is also a slang adjective describing things associated with lesbianism. It originated as a derogatory label for a masculine woman, and this usage is still predominant. However, there have been attempts by some lesbian groups to use it as a neutral synonym for lesbian.
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