The difference between Butch and Manly
When used as adjectives, butch means very masculine, with a masculine appearance or attitude, whereas manly means having the characteristics of a man.
Butch is also noun with the meaning: a lesbian who appears masculine or acts in a masculine manner.
check bellow for the other definitions of Butch and Manly
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Butch as an adjective (slang, originally, _, Polari):
Very masculine, with a masculine appearance or attitude.
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Butch as a noun (slang, LGBT, countable):
A lesbian who appears masculine or acts in a masculine manner.
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Manly as an adjective:
Having the characteristics of a man.
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Manly as an adjective:
Having qualities befitting a man; courageous, resolute, noble.