playgirl

English

/ˈpleɪˌɡɜːl/, /ˈpleɪˌɡɝl/

noun
Definitions
  • The female counterpart to a playboy: a woman, specially a wealthy one, who devotes herself to a life of leisure and pleasure, often sexual, without commitments or responsibilities.

Etymology

Compound from English play + English girl.

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English

girl

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