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Soft butch
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a lesbian who presents in a mostly masculine or androgynous way but retains some feminine traits
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
soft butches
What is the origin and meaning of the phrase "soft butch"?
Soft butch refers to a lesbian who presents in a mostly masculine or androgynous way but retains some feminine traits. This style blends elements of butch presentation with softer or more traditionally feminine aspects, creating a balanced gender expression. Soft butches may wear clothing that mixes masculine and feminine styles and may shift their presentation depending on context.
Examples
That soft butch wore a button-up shirt with subtle accessories.
