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soft butch

What does soft butch mean?

A gentler take on the butch aesthetic. Firmly on the masc side of the butch/femme spectrum, but with feminine touches mixed in — dainty jewellery, painted nails, a softer vibe. Sits between full butch and androgynous. Basically butch with a feather touch.

"Short hair, oversized tee, tiny gold hoops — she's soft butch and it's working for her."

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What does "soft butch" mean?
It describes a masculine-leaning lesbian with a softer edge — sitting just shy of full butch presentation.
How do you use "soft butch" in a sentence?
"She'd describe her style as soft butch rather than fully masc."
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