Word of the Gay: "Tuxeda"

A "tuxeda" is a spin on the word tuxedo and was designed with butch women in mind.

Word of the Gay: "Butch Mafia"

"Butch mafia" refers to a group of masculine acting and looking lesbian women.

Word of the Gay: "Bulldagger"

A "bulldagger" is a very tough butch lesbian, usually said to be looking for straight women to turn out.

Word of the Gay: "Bear Dyke"

A "bear dyke" is a butch lesbian with a bigger build and stronger physique.

Organizational Spotlight: Butch Voices

Butch Voices is a grassroots organization dedicated to all self identified Butches, Studs, Aggressives, other similar identities, and their Allies. Butch Voices, feel it is important to bring together our diverse communities, build bridges, make connections, and use our collective voices to gain better understanding of each other and promote positive visibility.

Word of the Gay: "Baby Dyke"

A "Baby Dyke" is a young, boyish and often inexperienced lesbian, who is generally under the age of 25.

Word of the Gay: "Sergeant"

A "sergeant" is an old mid 1900's term for a butch lesbian.