What is the definition for Diesel Dyke? - Page 2

Glenn · 08-24-2011, 10:47 PM

I heard a diesel engine is stronger and lasts longer, and gets more miles per gallon. Regular engines have a lower compression ratio than a diesel, meaning diesels have more power. Their ignition is not generated by a spark but by intense heat. Takes um a while to get warmed up but once they are...they can go all night long. Rudolf Diesel was a German, and I think Dyke is a Dutch name.

Toughy · 08-24-2011, 10:54 PM

I think I must be one..........although more so when I was in my 20's when cowboys would yell that at me while they beat baseball bats on the side of the big ass trucks.....

NorCalStud · 08-30-2011, 11:32 PM

I will qualify my response. To all of us in San jose in the.seventies...we were very much transgendered in dress. We never thot of top surgery. Dies was a nickname for me. I suppose we can play with semantics. In the fifties in california and america..it was just as said. Definately pejorative for a minute but you know diesal dykes..they ameliorated that word magically being themselves

NorCalStud · 08-30-2011, 11:35 PM

I plan to represent at the reunion which is a first time event for me and mine.

kannon · 08-30-2011, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by J. Mason

I am in agreeance with everyone else who has posted ask your ex what her definition is and take it from there but I found this on about.com just for the hell of it.

http://lesbianlife.about.com/od/subc...DieselDyke.htm

to me the link I posted is stereotypical

Wow. I've dated a couple of hasbians.

And I thought hasbians was only for breakfast.

J. Mason · 08-31-2011, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by kannon

Wow. I've dated a couple of hasbians.

And I thought hasbians was only for breakfast.

Oh yes the hasbians!

msW8ing · 08-31-2011, 10:39 AM

IMHO...In my neck of the woods. Back in my younger days many many years ago. I dated a few "Deisel Dykes" For me it was thier masculine energy. It wasn't just how fricken hawt they looked..but it was the confidence,cockiness the whole energy they put out there. Nobody f*cked with them and if they did well let me just say they regreted it. They were James Dean/Marlon Brando, pistol/knife carrying,cock packing,truck driving, cow branding, horse breaking,construction working,mechanical, tough, strong,taking care of thier business Dykes. And very proud of who they were. I didn't witness any sort of abusive behaviour from anyone of them. They took care of thier family and friends. Protected them with thier lives. I don't know when the word Dyke became taboo to some. Personally being from the Old School back when..When someone ID's as Dyke it's celebration time. I in no way am saying that any other ID is wrong. I'm really glad that our community is so large and out there that anyone can ID as to what suits them and thier inner self. Nobody should ever be put into a one size fits all box. Diversity is what makes the world go around. As for you ex..well sounds to me like it was a weak excuse to not have to own up to her own personal issues.

*Anya* · 08-31-2011, 11:21 AM

My ex used to laughingly, lovingly call herself a diesel dyke. To her it was old school, embracing of a phrase used to put down very butch women back in the 60's (and later) when she first came out.

She was proud of how butch she was and I loved it. She was/is a very gentle soul regardless and never beat anyone up; nor did she carry weapons. She was strong as hell though & based on her appearance; no one ever fucked with her.

dark_crystal · 08-31-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MsW8ing

They were James Dean/Marlon Brando, pistol/knife carrying,cock packing,truck driving, cow branding, horse breaking,construction working,mechanical, tough, strong,taking care of thier business Dykes.

(swooon)

sarahwho · 09-01-2011, 06:19 AM

This is what I've read about them:

"Diesel Dyke

A lady (often quite large,) that prefers the (very) close company of other ladies, known as femmes. Regularly seen wearing a lumberjack shirt, boots and dungarees/bib & braces overalls.

Origin: Due to the normal extreme mass of these 'ladies,' it has often been assumed that locomotion could only be facilitated with the assistance of a powerful Diesel engine.

See also Clamjouster, Mingeeta, Plaid-clad Whale and Rugmuncher

The kind of lesbian women who is stronger and tougher then most men.
That diesel dyke knocked that guy out cold."

My take - she wanted to break up, and found that if she could ditz (sp?) you with something you didn't understand, you wouldn't argue. My opinion only of course.

Sparx1_1 · 10-18-2011, 01:58 AM

Where I come from (small town) Diesel Dyke was a reference to every bad lesbian stereotype and was used as an insult by gay and straight alike. It was most often used to describe a small group of local dykes who were for the most part unemployed alcoholics who were very rough and generally unpleasant people.

Tawse · 10-18-2011, 05:17 AM

When I identified as a Diesel Dyke it was cause I was dyke identified (at the time).. and a diesel mechanic.

A literal interpretation of the phrase...

08-24-2011, 10:54 PM	#22
Toughy Senior Member How Do You Identify?: pervert butch feminist woman Preferred Pronoun?: see above Relationship Status: independent entity Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oakland Posts: 1,826 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,068 Thanked 7,656 Times in 1,522 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I think I must be one..........although more so when I was in my 20's when cowboys would yell that at me while they beat baseball bats on the side of the big ass trucks..... __________________ We are everywhere We are different I do not care if resistance is futile I will not assimilate www.butchfemmesocials.com/

08-31-2011, 10:39 AM	#27
msW8ing Member How Do You Identify?: multi-faceted gem, femme, submissive babygirl if the chemistry is there. Preferred Pronoun?: lady Relationship Status: working on myself Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lewiston, Idaho Posts: 920 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,700 Thanked 2,498 Times in 655 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	IMHO...In my neck of the woods. Back in my younger days many many years ago. I dated a few "Deisel Dykes" For me it was thier masculine energy. It wasn't just how fricken hawt they looked..but it was the confidence,cockiness the whole energy they put out there. Nobody fcked with them and if they did well let me just say they regreted it. They were James Dean/Marlon Brando, pistol/knife carrying,cock packing,truck driving, cow branding, horse breaking,construction working,mechanical, tough, strong,taking care of thier business Dykes. And very proud of who they were. I didn't witness any sort of abusive behaviour from anyone of them. They took care of thier family and friends. Protected them with thier lives. I don't know when the word Dyke became taboo to some. Personally being from the Old School back when..When someone ID's as Dyke it's celebration time. I in no way am saying that any other ID is wrong. I'm really glad that our community is so large and out there that anyone can ID as to what suits them and thier inner self. Nobody should ever be put into a one size fits all box. Diversity is what makes the world go around. As for you ex..well sounds to me like it was a weak excuse to not have to own up to her own personal issues. __________________ Don't judge me by my past..I don't live there anymore* A lady who knows the ropes..will never be bound. ~Mae West Last edited by msW8ing; 08-31-2011 at 10:42 AM. Reason: hooked on phonics didn't work for me :p

08-31-2011, 11:21 AM	#28
Anya Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Lesbian non-stone femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: Committed to being good to myself Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Coast Posts: 8,258 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 39,306 Thanked 40,801 Times in 7,290 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	My ex used to laughingly, lovingly call herself a diesel dyke. To her it was old school, embracing of a phrase used to put down very butch women back in the 60's (and later) when she first came out. She was proud of how butch she was and I loved it. She was/is a very gentle soul regardless and never beat anyone up; nor did she carry weapons. She was strong as hell though & based on her appearance; no one ever fucked with her. __________________ ~Anya~ Democracy Dies in Darkness ~Washington Post "...I'm deeply concerned by recently adopted policies which punish children for their parents’ actions ... The thought that any State would seek to deter parents by inflicting such abuse on children is unconscionable." UN Human Rights commissioner

08-24-2011, 10:47 PM	#21
Glenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Northwest Wind and Lake Michigan Preferred Pronoun?: Paesano Relationship Status: Solo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Posts: 1,546 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,597 Thanked 3,732 Times in 1,096 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I heard a diesel engine is stronger and lasts longer, and gets more miles per gallon. Regular engines have a lower compression ratio than a diesel, meaning diesels have more power. Their ignition is not generated by a spark but by intense heat. Takes um a while to get warmed up but once they are...they can go all night long. Rudolf Diesel was a German, and I think Dyke is a Dutch name.

08-30-2011, 11:32 PM	#23
NorCalStud Member How Do You Identify?: gaea's Daddy and Fiance Preferred Pronoun?: Ours Relationship Status: Engaged with gaea:-) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Island Mountain Posts: 440 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 1,465 Times in 359 Posts Rep Power: 18918587	I will qualify my response. To all of us in San jose in the.seventies...we were very much transgendered in dress. We never thot of top surgery. Dies was a nickname for me. I suppose we can play with semantics. In the fifties in california and america..it was just as said. Definately pejorative for a minute but you know diesal dykes..they ameliorated that word magically being themselves

08-30-2011, 11:35 PM	#24
NorCalStud Member How Do You Identify?: gaea's Daddy and Fiance Preferred Pronoun?: Ours Relationship Status: Engaged with gaea:-) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Island Mountain Posts: 440 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 1,465 Times in 359 Posts Rep Power: 18918587	I plan to represent at the reunion which is a first time event for me and mine.

09-01-2011, 06:19 AM	#30
sarahwho Member How Do You Identify?: lonely femme.... Preferred Pronoun?: her/she Relationship Status: single - I quit Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 232 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 80 Thanked 156 Times in 72 Posts Rep Power: 2722344	This is what I've read about them: "Diesel Dyke A lady (often quite large,) that prefers the (very) close company of other ladies, known as femmes. Regularly seen wearing a lumberjack shirt, boots and dungarees/bib & braces overalls. Origin: Due to the normal extreme mass of these 'ladies,' it has often been assumed that locomotion could only be facilitated with the assistance of a powerful Diesel engine. See also Clamjouster, Mingeeta, Plaid-clad Whale and Rugmuncher The kind of lesbian women who is stronger and tougher then most men. That diesel dyke knocked that guy out cold." My take - she wanted to break up, and found that if she could ditz (sp?) you with something you didn't understand, you wouldn't argue. My opinion only of course.

10-18-2011, 01:58 AM	#31
Sparx1_1 Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Bullied and silenced Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Timed-out - Deliberate abuse of site resources in public user notes and profile. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: in the real world Posts: 149 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 261 Thanked 403 Times in 99 Posts Rep Power: 0	Where I come from (small town) Diesel Dyke was a reference to every bad lesbian stereotype and was used as an insult by gay and straight alike. It was most often used to describe a small group of local dykes who were for the most part unemployed alcoholics who were very rough and generally unpleasant people.

10-18-2011, 05:17 AM	#32
Tawse Member How Do You Identify?: TG Gender Queer Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 730 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,973 Thanked 2,739 Times in 644 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	When I identified as a Diesel Dyke it was cause I was dyke identified (at the time).. and a diesel mechanic. A literal interpretation of the phrase...