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B-girl

American  
[bee-gurl] / ˈbiˌgɜrl /

noun

  1. a woman employed by a bar, nightclub, etc., to act as a companion to male customers and induce them to buy drinks.

Etymology

Origin of B-girl

1935–40, probably b(ar) 1 + girl

Example Sentences

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Gunn started training and competing as a B-girl in 2012 after seeing an all-girl dance battle.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2024

Everyone was unequivocal in condemning the sheer volume of abuse, ridicule and misinformation that has targeted Raygun and the broader Australian B-girl community.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2024

Rachael Gunn — the Australian B-girl known as Raygun whose awkward breaking style at the Paris Olympics stoked considerable backlash — has responded to critics of her moves, asking the world to "please stop."

From Salon • Aug. 15, 2024

Among those were the men’s and women’s water polo teams; B-girl “Sunny” Choi, who will compete in the first Olympic break dancing tournament; and boxer Joshua Edwards.

From Washington Times • Nov. 5, 2023

At one-fifteen, he fell asleep against the shoulder of a B-girl as they rode through the streets of the city in a sleek police vehicle.

From Get Out of Our Skies! by Jarvis, E. K.

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