farmer's daughter
The term "farmer's daughter" can refer to both a literal family relationship and a stock character in fiction, often with cultural and humorous connotations.
Definition
A2General
(common)A young woman whose parent works in agriculture.
Example
- She grew up as a farmer's daughter, helping with chores on the farm.
B2Fiction
(stereotype)A stock character depicted as an attractive but naive young woman from a farming background.
Example
- In many old movies, the farmer's daughter is portrayed as an innocent and desirable character.
C1Humor
(informal, jokes)A character in jokes, often involving themes of promiscuity and seduction.
Example
- Farmer's daughter jokes were common in mid-20th-century comedy.
Similar
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