femme

or fem

[ fem ]
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noun
    • a lesbian who embraces identity markers that are associated with traditional expressions of femininity, as clothing, hairstyle, interests, or behaviors.

    • a gay man who embraces identity markers that are associated with traditional expressions of femininity.

    • any person who adopts a feminine appearance, manner, or persona.

adjective
  1. noting or relating to a feminine style or gender expression.

Origin of femme

1
First recorded in 1930–35; from French: literally “woman”; see origin at feme

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British Dictionary definitions for femme

femme

/ (French fam, English fɛm) /


noun
  1. a woman or wife

  2. (fɛm) a lesbian who adopts a feminine role in a relationship

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