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dyke

/daɪk/

Synonyms of dyke Antonyms of dyke Examples of dyke Usage of dyke Parts of dyke Definition that contains dyke Words sounding like dyke Explanation of dyke

noun
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
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butch dike

type of:
tribade lesbian gay woman
verb
enclose with a dike
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dike

type of:
close in shut in inclose enclose
noun
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
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dam dike

type of:
barrier

Usage of dyke

"argot"
"cant"
"depreciation"
"derogation"
"disparagement"
"jargon"
"lingo"
"patois"
"slang"
"vernacular"