Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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butch | Yes | Yes | No | No |
patois | Yes | No | No | No |
butch (noun) | patois (noun) |
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a closely cropped haircut; usually for men or boys | a regional dialect of a language (especially French); usually considered substandard |
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine | a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) |
butch (adjective) | patois (adjective) |
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(of male or female homosexuals) characterized by stereotypically male traits or appearance | |
used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner |