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dykey

Dykey vs Dykes - What's the difference?

dykey | dykes |


As an adjective dykey

is (derogatory|and|offensive) of a woman, whether actually lesbian or not, having stereotypically lesbian characteristics.

As a noun dykes is

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Dyke vs Dykey - What's the difference?

dyke | dykey |


As a noun dyke

is or dyke can be (slang|pejorative) a lesbian, particularly one who appears macho or acts in a macho manner this word has been reclaimed, by some, as politically empowering (see usage notes).

As an adjective dykey is

(derogatory|and|offensive) of a woman, whether actually lesbian or not, having stereotypically lesbian characteristics.