Difference between Dyke and Stud

What is the difference between Dyke and Stud?

Dyke as a noun is (usually derogatory) a lesbian, particularly one with masculine or butch traits or behavior. while Stud as a noun is a male animal, especially a stud horse (stallion), kept for breeding.

Dyke

Part of speech: noun

Definition: (usually derogatory) A lesbian, particularly one with masculine or butch traits or behavior. A toilet. a ditch. a valley. A lesbian. This word has been reclaimed, by some, as politically empowering. (See usage notes.)

Example sentence: I probably remember more about 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' than Dick Van Dyke does.

Stud

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A male animal, especially a stud horse (stallion), kept for breeding.An animal (usually livestock) that has been registered and is retained for breeding.place (e.g. ranch) which keeps such animal(s)A sexually attractive male; also a lover in great demand.A small object that protrudes from something.A small round earring.A vertical post.A type of poker where an individual cannot throw cards away and some of her cards are exposed (also stud poker).

We hope you now know whether to use Dyke or Stud in your sentence.

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