girlfailure

English

Etymology

Compound of girl +‎ failure. Coined in 2021 as an antonym to girlboss.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɡɜːlˌfeɪ.ljə/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈɡɜɹlˌfeɪ.ljəɹ/
  • Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)lfeɪljə(ɹ)
  • Hyphenation: girl‧fai‧lure

Noun

girlfailure (plural girlfailures)

  1. (fandom slang) A fictional girl or woman who is endearingly pathetic or inept.
    Synonyms: girlfail, failgirl
    Antonym: girlboss
    Coordinate term: boyfailure

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