A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Dyke
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See Dike. The spelling dyke is restricted by some to thegeological meaning.
Dyke meaning & definition 1 of Dyke.
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A word used to refer to Lesbians. Originally meant to be a slur, it has been reclaimed by many Lesbians who might use it to identify themselves of other Lesbians. It is considered rude to use the word Dyke unless you self-identify as one.
A type of water-stopping dam.Dyke meaning & definition 2 of Dyke.
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noun, Derogitory term used to refer to a lesbian; commonly towards a lesbian with more masculine physical characteristics/mannerisms; Offensive to many people.
Dyke meaning & definition 3 of Dyke.
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A word to descibe lesbians (women who prefer women). Frequently used by gay women but straight people tend to associate dyke with something bad/offencive.
- It does NOT mean we can't find men... nor does it mean that we're BUTCH/masculine.
Dyke meaning & definition 4 of Dyke.
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Although originally a derogatory term for lesbians, it is now often used with pride by lesbians themselves, especially the younger and hipper lesbian crowd. Some lesbians (especially older or super-sensitive ones) still object to the term, but it is becoming increasingly common and mainsteam (at least within the gay community), with events such as Dyke
Dyke meaning & definition 5 of Dyke.
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a lesbian.
a term that lesbians use in gay circles.
It is a popular [word]breeder misconception that all dykes are butch.Dyke meaning & definition 6 of Dyke.
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What you say if you wanna get punched by a lesbian
Dyke meaning & definition 7 of Dyke.
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n. 20th century. At first derogatory, it has become a word of pride used by lesbians. Possible origin from the last sylible in hermaphrodite or perhaps from its British meaning of female genitals. A dyke is a ditch.
Dyke meaning & definition 8 of Dyke.
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dyke (note on the origin of the word)
1931, Amer.Eng., probably shortening of morphadike, dialectal garbling of hermaphrodite, but bulldyker engage in lesbian activities is attested from 1921, and a source from 1896 lists dyke as slang for the vulva.
(from Online Etymology Dictionary, 2010 Douglas Harper)Dyke meaning & definition 9 of Dyke.