dike

Definition

dike rate

(Adult / Slang)

1. A lesbian, especially an aggressively masculine lesbian, often tough or sadistic. Usually intended and perceived as derogatory. Also a term of address.
Synonyms: boon dagger; boonch; bootch; bull; bull bitch; bull-dagger; bull-dike(r); bull-dogger; butch; bumper; butch lesbian; butch dagger; butz; diesel dyke; dyke; top-sergeant.
See also: baby butch; baby dyke; boy dyke; buildiking; camper; dinky dyke; gaychick; molly dyke; semi-diesel; soft butch; stone butch; stone femme.

Quotes:

(1) 'The little Dutch boy taught a lesson that I like / If you want to save your country, stick your finger in a dyke.' Sung by the piano player for the lesbian in The Wild Party (1975).

(2) ' Hey, boy, get your finger out of that dike.' From Encyclopedia of Graffiti Robert Reisner & Lorraine Wechsler (1974).

2. An active or mannish lesbian partner.

3. Obsolete vulgarism for the vagina. See vagina for synonyms.

4. British and Australian euphemism for a communal urinal.