Task: Instance Class Understanding (ontology: Sciences/Biology)

Which of the following classes does 'dyke' belong to as one valid explicit type? Context: A slang noun meaning lesbian; it is also a slang adjective describing things associated with being a lesbian. It originated as a homophobic and misogynistic slur for a masculine, butch, tomboyish, or androgynous woman. While pejorative use of the word still exists, the term dyke has been reappropriated by many lesbians as a word implying assertiveness and toughness, or simply as a neutral synonym for lesbian.

A. lesbian slang
B. Black LGBTQ slang
C. sexual slang
D. transgender slang

Answer: lesbian slang