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Dictionary: dyke2   (dīk) pronunciation also dike

n. Offensive Slang
Used as a disparaging term for a lesbian.

[Origin unknown.]

dykey dyke'y adj.

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A linear earthwork comprising a bank or ditch, or both.

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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: offensive terms for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
  Synonyms: butch, dike

Meaning #2: a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
  Synonyms: dam, dike, levee


The verb dyke has one meaning:

Meaning #1: enclose with a dike
  Synonym: dike


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