Girlboss
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Girlboss is a noun meaning (neologism) A female entrepreneur who succeeds in the male-dominated business world.
Meaning
(neologism) A female entrepreneur who succeeds in the male-dominated business world.
More Meanings
- (neologism, by extension) Any strong-willed, independent, enterprising woman.
- (intransitive) To behave or act as a girlboss.
Example Sentences
Did you girlboss too close to the sun? / Did they catch you having far too much fun?
Did Taylor Swift "girl boss" too close to the sun? Some fans are now debating the ethics of making and having that much money.
The girlboss didn't change the system; she thrived within it. Now that system is cracking, and so is this icon of millennial hustle.
The book also includes sidebars featuring guest “girlbosses” (bloggers, Internet entrepreneurs) who share equally clichéd suggestions for business success.
Word Forms
- girlbosses
- girl boss
- girl-boss
- girlbossing
- girlbossed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include businesswoman, entrepreneuse, bourgeoise, proprietress, tycooness, leaderene.
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