femme

n. a lesbian or queer person who has a feminine appearance or identity.

n. a lesbian, bisexual woman, or non-binary person whose gender expression or identity is feminine. Often used as a self-identifier within the LGBTQ+ community.

“She identified as a femme and loved wearing vintage dresses to the club.”

“The documentary explores the historical evolution of the femme identity within urban lesbian communities during the mid-twentieth century.”

Informal

adj. having a style or look that is feminine, especially within the queer community.

adj. denoting a feminine style, aesthetic, or identity within a queer context.

“He preferred a more femme look, often wearing makeup and floral patterns.”

“The fashion show highlighted femme aesthetics, challenging traditional binary views of how queer people should dress.”

Informal

adj. a rude way to describe a man who acts in a way that people think is feminine.

adj. a derogatory term for a man perceived as effeminate or lacking traditional masculine qualities.

“The boys at school used 'femme' as a mean way to tease him.”

“The critic noted that the character was written as a 'femme' stereotype, intended to be the target of ridicule by the protagonist.”

Slang · Informal