r/askadyke

453 archived posts · May 2012 – Jul 2026

Ask A Dyke

r/askadyke

Welcome to r/AskADyke. This is a lesbian centered space is for friendly and casual conversation. Who are dykes? Dyke is a slang term, used as a noun meaning lesbian. It originated as a homophobic slur for masculine, butch, or androgynous girls or women. Pejorative use of the word still exists, but the term dyke has been reclaimed by many lesbians to imply confidence and toughness.

Created Apr 18, 2012

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Welcome to r/AskADyke. This is a lesbian centered space is for friendly and casual conversation.

FAQ:

Dyke is a slang term, used as a noun meaning lesbian. It originated as a homophobic slur for masculine, butch, or androgynous girls or women. Pejorative use of the word still exists, but the term dyke has been reappropriated by many lesbians to imply confidence and toughness.
Who can use the word "dyke"? Slurs can only be reclaimed by members of the minority group that the slur is/was used against.

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