Definition of Dyke

1. Noun. (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine.

Exact synonyms: Butch, Dike
Language type: Depreciation, Derogation, Disparagement, Argot, Cant, Jargon, Lingo, Patois, Slang, Vernacular
Generic synonyms: Gay Woman, Lesbian, Tribade
Derivative terms: Butch

2. Verb. Enclose with a dike. "Dike the land to protect it from water"
Exact synonyms: Dike
Generic synonyms: Close In, Enclose, Inclose, Shut In
Derivative terms: Dike

3. Noun. A barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea.
Exact synonyms: Dam, Dike
Specialized synonyms: Aswan High Dam, High Dam, Glen Canyon Dam, Hoover Dam
Generic synonyms: Barrier
Specialized synonyms: Milldam, Weir
Derivative terms: Dam, Dike

Definition of Dyke

1. n. See Dike. The spelling dyke is restricted by some to the geological meaning.

Definition of Dyke

1. Noun. (alternative spelling of dike) ¹

2. Noun. (Australia) (slang) A toilet. ¹

3. Noun. (British) a ditch. ¹

4. Noun. (Sussex) a valley. ¹

5. Noun. (slang pejorative) A lesbian, particularly one who appears masculine or acts in a masculine manner. This word has been reclaimed, by some, as politically empowering. (See usage notes.) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Dyke

1. to dike [v DYKED, DYKING, DYKES] - See also: dike

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dyke

dyeweed
dyeweeds
dyewood
dyewoods
dygogram
dygograms
dyin'
dying
dying(a)
dying(p)
dying declaration
dying on the vine
dyingly
dyingness
dyings
dyked
dykes
dykier
dykiest
dyking
dykons
dylanesque
dym
dymonde
dymondes
dyna

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