dyke

Meanings

• noun

  A person who identifies as a lesbian or queer woman.

  - "She identified as a dyke in her twenties."
  - "The dyke community has made significant strides in recent years."

• noun

  An artificial bank or barrier, typically of earth, built across a river or estuary to control the flow of water.

  - "The dyke was built to prevent flooding."
  - "The fishermen were able to navigate around the dyke."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dyke
bike , mike , hike

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Variants

List of all variants of dyke that leads to same result
dyke , dike , dikes , dykes , dykey , bull dyke , bull dykes , Offa's Dyke

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Etymology

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The term 'dyke' originated from the Old English word 'dic', meaning bank or embankment. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it was adopted by lesbian communities as a term of pride and self-identification.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dyke' was first used in print in 1892 in a novel by American author CD Walker.

2. In some parts of the world, the term 'dyke' is still used as a derogatory term against lesbians.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lesbian: A woman who is sexually attracted to other women.

2. Queer: A term used to describe individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ and reject traditional gender and sexual labels.

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Culture

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The term 'dyke' has been used in various forms of literature, art, and music to represent lesbian identity and pride. It has also been a source of controversy and discrimination, particularly in the early 20th century.

How to Memorize "dyke"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who identifies as a lesbian or queer woman. Visualize her standing tall and proud, embracing her identity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'dyke' with strength, pride, and self-acceptance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'DYKE' to remember the definition: D for Dyke, Y for Yielding to your identity, K for Keeping strong, and E for Embracing yourself.

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