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Adj. N. A lesbian with power over a small or large group of other lesbians. They are the supreme leaders over said group and create drama when things don't go their way.
A.Porter from UCSC has control over the entire lesbian communities libidos, she is such a Power Dyke.
by XiWill July 30, 2006
May 22 Word of the Day
A moment that is generally agreed to have had a significant influence on pop culture and everyday life. While the term was coined by Rose McGowan in context of the #MeToo movement, and is mostly associated with the K-pop community, the phenomenon is universal and a basic component of how culture works.
Real world events such as social/political movements, the election of a new U.S. President, major catastrophes and disasters, as well as entertainment such as movies, music and TV, can all function as cultural resets. Notable cultural resets in relatively recent memory include:
* The Beatles appearing on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964
* The Watergate scandal of 1974
* The release of Nevermind by Nirvana in 1991
* The September 11, 2001 attacks
* The election and inauguration of Barack Obama in 2009
* The COVID-19 pandemic
Real world events such as social/political movements, the election of a new U.S. President, major catastrophes and disasters, as well as entertainment such as movies, music and TV, can all function as cultural resets. Notable cultural resets in relatively recent memory include:
* The Beatles appearing on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964
* The Watergate scandal of 1974
* The release of Nevermind by Nirvana in 1991
* The September 11, 2001 attacks
* The election and inauguration of Barack Obama in 2009
* The COVID-19 pandemic
"The Nineties politically started with the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989 and the Soviet Union dissolving on December 26, 1991, and ended with both the 2000 Presidential election which saw the victory of George W. Bush and the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 which left people so stupefied that it functioned as something of a cultural reset button." - TV Tropes' article on the 1990s
by Spike from Degrassi February 09, 2021
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n. Alternate spelling of power dyke. Refers to a member of an elitist lesbian clique, esp. those with a lot of in-group sex/dating. Powerdykes tend to be sexually linked to each other within two or three degrees of separation.
Although most powerdykes are butch, some controversy exists over inclusion of others in the definition. This is a paticularly notable issue among the femme and bisexual girlfriends of powerdykes. They often have as much social clout as the butches themselves, but some purists insist that the "powerdyke" label is related to the dyke appearance as much as it is to popularity. Consensus on this varies by region.
The term "powerdyke" itself originated on the UC Santa Cruz campus but has since spread throughout the nation. It is still primarily used in the college and twenty-something age groups.
Although most powerdykes are butch, some controversy exists over inclusion of others in the definition. This is a paticularly notable issue among the femme and bisexual girlfriends of powerdykes. They often have as much social clout as the butches themselves, but some purists insist that the "powerdyke" label is related to the dyke appearance as much as it is to popularity. Consensus on this varies by region.
The term "powerdyke" itself originated on the UC Santa Cruz campus but has since spread throughout the nation. It is still primarily used in the college and twenty-something age groups.
Psst! The powerdykes are having a screening of "The L-Word" tonight. It's exclusive, though, so don't bring any of your lame hetero friends.
by ®© March 18, 2007
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The ultimate manifestion of a dyke. Including but not limited too; butch hairstyles, extreme masculinity, Tennis shoes paired with dress pants, abssurd excuses for absolutely everything, battle wound from a dog bite, lack of a neck, leather clothing, keys to a harley, nikon watches. Even lesbians dissociate themselves from the "power dyke" species.
by Shanaqha February 14, 2008
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Powerdykes are simply dykes who make their bitchiness and malice known and times it by 10. And no one does anything about it is because arguing with them is like scratching nails on a chalk board, IT'S PAINFULL and It doesn't go anywhere. They would use anything to get control of the situation. Like accusing you of sexism like an SJW, but unlike an SJW they don't believe in the cause they just do it for whatever gain whatever gain they are in.
They control every public department ,they usually fester the school System while they don't have any kids themselves.
They control every public department ,they usually fester the school System while they don't have any kids themselves.
"Damn the vice president of the department of education of my district wanted me sign away my rights to my child's education, what a fucking powerdyke."
by SWEATY CHESS December 06, 2019