Playgirl: meaning, definitions and examples
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playgirl
[ หpleษชษกษหrl ]
entertainment
A playgirl is typically a woman who is considered attractive and engages in a lifestyle that often involves socializing at glamorous events, pursuing leisure activities, and being romantically involved with various partners. The term has been popularized by media and culture to depict women who prioritize pleasure and fun, often in contrast to traditional roles. It can also refer to a model or actress who is featured in magazines or promotional materials aimed at a male audience.
Synonyms
flirt, party girl, seductress, vamp.
Examples of usage
- She was always the playgirl of the party.
- The magazine featured a playgirl on its cover.
- His playgirl lifestyle led her to travel frequently.
- Many admired her as a typical playgirl of the 70s.
Translations
Translations of the word "playgirl" in other languages:
๐ต๐น playgirl
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฒเฅเคเคฐเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Playgirl
๐ฎ๐ฉ playgirl
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะปะตะนะณะตัะป
๐ต๐ฑ playgirl
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฌใคใฌใผใซ
๐ซ๐ท playgirl
๐ช๐ธ playgirl
๐น๐ท playgirl
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ ์ด๊ฑธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุงู ุฌูุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ playgirl
๐ธ๐ฐ playgirl
๐จ๐ณ ็ฉๅฅณๅญฉ
๐ธ๐ฎ playgirl
๐ฎ๐ธ playgirl
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะปะตะนะณะตัะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ playgirl
๐ฒ๐ฝ playgirl
Etymology
The term 'playgirl' originated in the mid-20th century, becoming popular especially in the 1960s and 1970s when the sexual revolution allowed for greater expression of female sexuality. It is a combination of 'play', meaning to engage in enjoyable activities, and 'girl', which denotes a young woman. The concept of a playgirl became increasingly associated with fun-loving, independent women who enjoyed life and rejected traditional gender norms. The rise of publications targeting male audiences, such as 'Playgirl' magazine founded in 1973, helped solidify the term in popular culture, promoting the image of women who are both glamorous and carefree. Today, 'playgirl' can evoke both positive and negative connotations, depending on the context in which it is used, reflecting societal attitudes towards women's roles and sexuality.