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Girl Definition & Meaning

girl
noun
  1. a young woman; "a young lady of 18"
  2. a youthful female person; "the baby was a girl"; "the girls were just learning to ride a tricycle"
  3. a female human offspring; "her daughter cared for her in her old age"
  4. a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved; "his girlfriend kicked him out"
  5. a friendly informal reference to a grown woman; "Mrs. Smith was just one of the girls"

"Girl" in song lyrics

See how girl is used in real songs:

  • "Let's get it on girl"
    10sion — Let's Get it On
  • "Keep doin what ya doin and go on, girl"
    The New 2 Live Crew — You Go Girl
  • "I bet you didn't know she was a white girl"
    2nd II None f/ DJ Quik, AMG, Hi-C, Playa Hamm — Got A Nu Woman

Usage tips for "girl"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "girl" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for girl to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does girl mean?
a young woman; "a young lady of 18" a youthful female person; "the baby was a girl"; "the girls were just learning to ride a tricycle" a female human offspring; "her daughter cared for her in her old age" a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved; "his girlfriend kicked him out" a friendly informal reference to a grown woman; "Mrs. Smith was just one of the girls"
What part of speech is girl?
Girl is a noun.
How many definitions does girl have?
Girl has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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