What does BUTCH mean?

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Part of Speech: Noun, adjective, verb

Definitions:

  1. A man who is notably tough, virile, and masculine.
  2. (Adjective) Displaying or characterized by masculine traits considered typical of a man.
  3. (Verb) To cut (meat) into pieces that are smaller than usual for stewing.

Pronunciations:

  • US: /bʊtʃ/
  • UK: /bʊtʃ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "butch" originated in the late 19th century and was originally used as a noun to describe a man who was tough and masculine. Over time, the word has also been used as an adjective to describe things that are masculine or tough, and as a verb to describe the act of cutting meat into smaller pieces for stewing.

Synonyms:

  • masculine
  • tough
  • virile
  • macho

Related Words:

  • batch
  • catch
  • hutch
  • match
  • watch

Example Sentences:

  1. He was a real butch, always working out and showing off his muscles.
  2. She wore a butch haircut and dressed in mens clothing.
  3. He asked the butcher to butch the meat for stewing.


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