It girl

or it girl

noun

1. a young woman with sex appeal and a magnetic personality.
2. an extremely popular and attractive young socialite or celebrity.

It girl

noun

1. a rich, usually attractive, young woman who spends most of her time shopping or socializing

Word History and Origins

Origin of It girl¹

The nickname given to the sex symbol Clara Bow, subject of the 1927 novel and movie It , written by Elinor Glyn, who popularized the concept of it ¹ in the slang sense “sex appeal”

Word History and Origins

Origin of It girl¹

C20: from it , in the sense: sex appeal

Example Sentences

Soccer’s “it girl,” as likely to land on the cover of Sports Illustrated in a swimsuit as in a soccer kit, Morgan, matured into a two-time selection for Time magazine’s 100 most influential people.

From Los Angeles Times

As of this writing, 14 of the 25 songs listed on Apple Music’s daily trending chart for Los Angeles belong to the genre, sharing space with the likes of pop “it” girl Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar’s epic diss track “Not Like Us.”

From Los Angeles Times

Françoise Hardy, the French chanson singer, songwriter, fashion “It Girl” and darling of the 1960s “yé-yé” French pop movement, has died.

From Los Angeles Times

Françoise Hardy, the French chanson singer, songwriter, fashion “It Girl” and darling of the 1960s “yé-yé” French pop movement, has died.

From Los Angeles Times

Following the announcement, “sabrina” began trending on X. One fan account wrote, “sc6 already being the IT girl summer album with just one single and a teaser oh sabrina carpenter the woman you are!”

From Los Angeles Times