noun
General Slang
femme
· noun · lesbian
A lesbian who presents feminine — and owns it.
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Definitions
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The feminine side of the butch/femme tradition that's been part of lesbian culture since the 1940s. A femme leans into traditionally feminine presentation and energy — but make no mistake, it's a queer identity in its own right, not just 'a girly woman'. French for 'woman'. Often paired with butch but stands fully on its own.
“She's a hard femme — full glam, sharp nails, and she'll still fix your car.”
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Used more broadly across queer and trans circles as an adjective for feminine presentation or energy, regardless of who's wearing it. A femme look, femme vibes, dressing femme.
“He was serving femme all night and the look was immaculate.”
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femme In A Sentence
She's a hard femme — full glam, sharp nails, and she'll still fix your car.
He was serving femme all night and the look was immaculate.
Origin & Usage
Variants
fem
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