bulldyke

bulldyke
bulldyke [bool′dīk′ ]
n.
Slang a lesbian having characteristics traditionally thought of as belonging to men, as an aggressive manner or a masculine appearance: an offensive term of contempt and hostility

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bull dyke n. Offensive
Used as a disparaging term for a lesbian, especially one exhibiting behavior associated with stereotypically masculine traits.

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