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General Slang
diesel dyke
· noun · lesbian
Historically derogatory slang for a heavily masculine, 'tough' lesbian.
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A super-masculine, rough-and-tumble lesbian — the 'diesel' adds an engine-grease, heavy-machinery edge to the butch picture. Originally an insult about being too hard, too mannish; some wear it now with a wink, but it started as a jab.
“Leather jacket, boots, attitude for days — full diesel dyke energy and loving it.”
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diesel dyke In A Sentence
Leather jacket, boots, attitude for days — full diesel dyke energy and loving it.
Origin & Usage
Mid-20th-century slang; 'diesel' evoking heavy-duty, mechanical, blue-collar toughness layered onto the butch image.
People Also Ask
What does diesel dyke mean?
It's historically derogatory slang for a heavily masculine or 'tough' lesbian.
Is diesel dyke offensive?
Yes — it originated as a derogatory term, though it has sometimes been reclaimed within LGBTQ communities. Use it with care.
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