Definition of the word butch

Pronunciation of vocabulary butch

butchadjective

đồ đồng

/bʊtʃ//bʊtʃ/

Origin of the word butch

The word "butch" originally referred to a butcher, someone who cuts and sells meat. In the late 19th century, it began to be used as a slang term to describe masculine women, particularly those who were rough and unfeminine in appearance or behavior. The term was derived from the idea that such women resembled butchers in their aggressive and unfeminine demeanor. The word gained broader cultural significance during the gay rights movement of the 1970s, when it became associated with lesbian identity and used as a proud and affirmative self-identifier by some women. Today, the term has a more complex and evolving meaning, with some women embracing it as a badge of non-conformity, while others prefer to avoid its historical connotations and use alternative terms.

Vocabulary summary butch

typeadjective

meaning(of women) having a masculine personality, masculine is more dominant than feminine

Example of vocabulary butchnamespace

  • Mary loves wearing bright colors, but Charlotte prefers a more butch and masculine style.

    Mary thích mặc đồ màu sáng, nhưng Charlotte lại thích phong cách nam tính và mạnh mẽ hơn.

  • He presented himself as confident and successful at work, but in reality, he was struggling with a debilitating illness.

    Anh ấy luôn tỏ ra tự tin và thành công trong công việc, nhưng thực tế, anh đang phải vật lộn với một căn bệnh quái ác.

  • She has a degree in art history, but she works as an accountant because she wants to provide financially for her family.

    Cô có bằng về lịch sử nghệ thuật, nhưng cô làm kế toán vì muốn chu cấp tài chính cho gia đình.

  • The car sputtered and coughed, but it kept chugging along for another few miles.

    Chiếc xe khựng lại và ho khù khụ, nhưng vẫn tiếp tục chạy thêm vài dặm nữa.

  • The weather was beautiful, but Margaret had to stay inside due to a fever.

    Thời tiết rất đẹp, nhưng Margaret phải ở trong nhà vì bị sốt.

  • The wind was howling and the rain was pouring, but the friends decided to go on their hike anyway.

    Gió hú và mưa như trút nước, nhưng những người bạn vẫn quyết định tiếp tục đi bộ đường dài.

  • The food was expensive, but the quality was worth the price.

    Đồ ăn thì đắt, nhưng chất lượng thì xứng đáng với giá tiền.

  • She had planned a romantic dinner, but he unexpectedly had to cancel at the last minute.

    Cô đã lên kế hoạch cho một bữa tối lãng mạn, nhưng anh bất ngờ phải hủy vào phút cuối.

  • He was a skilled musician, but his career in music never took off.

    Ông là một nhạc sĩ tài năng, nhưng sự nghiệp âm nhạc của ông không bao giờ cất cánh.

  • She worked hard to become a successful businesswoman, but her personal life suffered as a result.

    Bà đã làm việc chăm chỉ để trở thành một nữ doanh nhân thành đạt, nhưng cuộc sống cá nhân của bà lại bị ảnh hưởng.

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