Question 1

What does "butch up" mean?

Accepted Answer

To behave or present oneself in a more stereotypically masculine way.

Question 2

How do you use "butch up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

His friends told him to butch up and stop worrying about what other people thought of him.

Question 3

Is "butch up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"butch up" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Can be used in a critical or ironic way (telling a man to stop being sensitive) or in a practical design sense (making an object look more rugged). In LGBTQ contexts, a butch person adopts more masculine expression; 'butch up' can mean to lean into that style. The term can be considered offensive depending on context.

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