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baby butch
What does baby butch mean?
A butch who's young, boyish, and often still inexperienced — early in the journey of growing into a masculine lesbian identity. Said with affection, sometimes a little teasing, by the butches and femmes who remember being there.
"Nervous little baby butch in an oversized shirt, hovering at the edge of the dance floor like she'd never been clocked before."
Origin
Community term pairing 'baby' (new/young) with 'butch'.
Frequently asked questions
What does baby butch mean?
It refers to a young, boyish butch still growing into the role.
How do you use baby butch in a sentence?
"She's a baby butch, just started cutting her hair short and owning the look."
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