A slur typically used towards lesbians. In many circles, this term is considered to be reclaimed. There are lesbians who self-identify as dykes, and use the word in a positive manner. Regardless, this is not a term that should be used to casually refer to a lesbian without prior authorization.

See also the pages for; transandrophobia, transmisogyny, transphobia, binarism, intersexism, truscum, and gender critical.