showgirl
pronunciation
How to pronounce showgirl in British English:
UK [ˈʃəʊgɜ:l]
How to pronounce showgirl in American English:
US [ˈʃoʊgɜrl]
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- Noun:
- a woman who dances in a chorus line
Word Origin
- showgirl (n.)
- "actress whose role is decorative rather than histrionic" [OED], 1836, from show (v.) + girl.
Example
- 1. Did this man steal a showgirl 's hat for derby day ?
- 2. That you were the first showgirl in his life .
- 3. You know , you look like a showgirl .
- 4. You want to be a showgirl ?
- 5. What 's your talent as the top showgirl ?