girl
- noun
- /ɡɜrl/
- Informal
- At the brunch, the girl brought homemade pastries to share with her friends.
- go out with girls
- girls only
- women and girls
And I was like, girl, no you did not.
- And I was like, girl, no you did not.
- Like I was like hey girl, hey girl, hey girl, hey girl.
- It's just going to go, go off a Cliff once girl boss wins.
- And I really thought, girl, you, you've lost it.
- And I was like, girl, this is stock images.
- And I was like, oh, girl, wrong timing.
- So you're you go girl, you don't need a man.
- First question, Can guys have platonic girl best friends and vice versa?
- Those lips were plump, girl, Those lips were not crusty.
Examples
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During the meeting, the girl expressed her thoughts on career advancement.
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And I was like, girl, this is stock images.
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And I, I think that girl's a brilliant actor.
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I mean, she's a lovely girl, but bring it on.
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Do you want to come with me and the girls by the pool, have a drink, say our goodbyes?
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How'd a nice girl like you wind up working in a dump like this?
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Today, laughter fills the hallways, and the girls feel at home within the school walls.
Academic text (2011) -
At the gathering, the girl shared stories that made everyone laugh.
Synonyms
A polite or respectful word for a woman
Relating to women and animals that can have babies or lay eggs
An attractive young person, usually a woman, described in a casual way
A woman or girl said in a friendly, informal way
A girl or young woman
A Scottish word for a girl or young woman
A friendly informal word for a woman or girl
An informal, playful word people use for a girl or young woman
An informal, friendly name for a girlfriend or young woman
A friendly name for a young woman used to show that you like her
An informal, playful way to spell girl used online
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
A group for girls and young women that teaches leadership, outdoor skills and community service
- Archaic
A woman who takes coats or umbrellas at an entrance and gives a ticket to get them back
- Archaic
A woman who takes and looks after guests' coats and hats at a public place
- Offensive
A young woman, often from California, who cares about fashion and money and speaks in a rising voice
A young woman who walks into the boxing ring between rounds holding a sign with the next round number
- Archaic
A young woman who operates an elevator in a department store or office building
A woman from Japan trained to entertain guests with music, dance, and talk while wearing a kimono
- Archaic
A young woman who lives with a family and cares for children while getting room, food and a small payment
- Archaic
A woman who performs traditional Indian dances for money, often in colonial times
A young woman who seems unhappy or lonely even though she has a lot of money
- NSFW
A fictional female character who wears rabbit ears and a tail, often in anime or cosplay
- Archaic
A young woman who works as a helper on a ship in passengers' or officers' cabins
- Slang
A fashion and makeup style with dyed hair, bold eyeliner, and fun accessories
- Archaic
A woman who gives important advice behind the scenes without a public role
- Slur
A negative idea about young women from Essex seen as loud, flashy, and not very smart
- Slur
An insulting name for a woman accused of pretending to like or know about geek culture
- Offensive
A woman in a story who is quirky, free and lively and inspires a man to enjoy life
- Archaic
A drawn picture that shows a young American woman from the late 1800s with beauty, confidence, and a tall hairdo
- Offensive
A fun way to explain spending with silly reasons to feel better about buying things
A friendly young woman, often from Southeast Asia, who loves parties, beaches, and wearing a sarong
- Archaic
A young woman in 1950s Britain who wore Edwardian-style clothes and acted rebelliously
Surface Forms
Etymology
Girl is also used in a friendly, informal way for a woman in a group, so when people say 'the girls' they mean a group of women who are friends. This comes from the word meaning 'young woman' and now is a casual way to say women friends.