valley girl
The term 'valley girl' emerged in the 1980s to describe a stereotype of young women from the San Fernando Valley, often depicted in media as superficial and materialistic.
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Definition
B2Sociology
(slang, informal)A young woman from the San Fernando Valley, often viewed as preoccupied with appearance and social status.
Example
- She was often dismissed as a valley girl because of her focus on fashion and trends.
B2Linguistics
(informal, cultural)A stereotype characterized by a distinctive way of speaking, including frequent use of filler words like 'like' and 'totally' and a unique accent.
Example
- Her speech, filled with 'likes' and 'totallys,' was a classic example of a valley girl accent.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "valley girl":