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Dyke (slang)
Lesbian slang term / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Diagonal pliers § Jargon.
Dyke is a slang term, used as a noun meaning lesbian. It originated as a homophobic slur for masculine, butch, or androgynous girls or women. Pejorative use of the word still exists, but the term dyke has been reappropriated by many lesbians to imply assertiveness and toughness[1] (for example: the Dykes on Bikes motorcycle club).
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