"you go, girl" meaning in All languages combined

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Interjection [English]

Head templates: {{en-interj}} you go, girl
  1. (informal) An expression of encouragement, chiefly for a girl or woman. Tags: informal Synonyms: YGG [initialism], attagirl Related terms: girl power
    Sense id: en-you_go,_girl-en-intj-pD7s-1tU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "1993 November, Ebony, volume 49, number 1, page 16",
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