B-girl

noun

ˈbē-ˌgər(-ə)l

: a woman who entertains bar patrons and encourages them to spend freely

[b- (as in B-boy) + girl] : a usually young woman who adopts the pursuits or styles of hip-hop culture

Etymology

probably from bar + girl

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of B-girl was in 1936

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Style

“B-girl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/B-girl. Accessed 3 Jun. 2023.

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