dykey
/ˈdaɪki/
dykey adjective: having stereotypically masculine characteristics.
Adjective
dykey (comparative dykier or more dykey, superlative dykiest or most dykey)
- Having stereotypically masculine characteristics.
- Let it all hang out. Let it seem bitchy, catty, dykey, Solanisesque, frustrated, crazy, nutty, frigid, ridiculous, bitter, embarrassing, man-hating, libelous, pure, unfair, envious, intuitive, low-down, stupid, petty, liberating.1970 January, Robin Morgan, “Goodbye to All That”, in Rat
- LF seeks gentle, communicative, dykey-looking woman who smiles, enjoys life and people, likes to discuss movies, books and politics, who'd like to meet a strong-minded, independent, feminine-looking p/t writer.1988 February 21, “Dreaming! (personal advertisement)”, in Gay Community News, volume 15, number 31, page 13
Synonyms of dykey
Forms of dykey
| comparative | dykier |
|---|---|
| comparative | more dykey |
| superlative | dykiest |
| superlative | most dykey |
| alternative form | dyky |
Origin of dykey
From dyke + -y.
Words that rhyme with dykey
Questions about dykey
- What does dykey mean?
- Dykey means having stereotypically masculine characteristics.
- What part of speech is dykey?
- Dykey is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce dykey?
- Dykey is pronounced /ˈdaɪki/.
Words near dykey in the dictionary
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