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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

masc en · ADJ

Pronunciation

Etymology

Clipping of masculine.

Meanings

  1. (colloquial) Masculine (having qualities stereotypically associated with men; virile).

Forms

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most masc Degree=Sup lexicographic
more masc Degree=Cmp lexicographic

Antonyms

fem

Synonyms

butch

masc en · NOUN

Pronunciation

Etymology

Clipping of masculine.

Meanings

  1. A person whose gender (identity) is masculine (but who is not necessarily a man).
    • In other words, it's a queer space for all men, and women who are trans. Anyone who is read as a cis woman (e.g., lots of trans men and trans mascs) is not welcomed. Grindr has popularized the terms “discreet,” “straight-passing,” and “convincing” within gay culture. 2019, Morgan Lev Edward Holleb, The A-Z of Gender and Sexuality: From Ace to Ze, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, →ISBN, page 140:
    • Then there's trans men and non-binary mascs, who can change their birth certificates to MALE after breast removal surgery. […] 2018, Quinn Eades, Son Vivienne, Going Postal: More than 'Yes' or 'No': One year on: writings from the marriage equality postal survey, Brow Books, →ISBN:

Forms

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mascs Number=Plur lexicographic

Coordinates

femme