noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Sound
Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation:/ˌt͡ʃæpstɪk ˈlɛz.bi.ən/
General-American:/ˌt͡ʃæpˌstɪk ˈlɛz.bi.ən/
General-American:[ˈt͡ʃhæp-]
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rhymes with -ɛzbiən
1
noun
Meaning 1
A lesbian who exhibits some butch traits (short hair, men's clothing, etc.) without wholly fitting the masculine butch stereotype.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: soft butch
Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 2
A lesbian who is athletic or has a keen interest in sports.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From chapstick + lesbian, modelled on earlier lipstick lesbian.