"bargirl" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈbɑː(ɹ)ɡɜː(ɹ)l/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-bargirl.wav [US] Forms: bargirls [plural]
Etymology: bar + girl Etymology templates: {{compound|en|bar|girl}} bar + girl Head templates: {{en-noun}} bargirl (plural bargirls)
  1. A female who works as a hostess in a bar, typically in Southeast Asia and catering to male clients, and who may provide personal entertainment or sexual services. Categories (topical): Female people, Occupations Synonyms: B-girl, hostess, b-girl, B-girl [abbreviation] Related terms: barmaid, hostess
    Sense id: en-bargirl-en-noun-HMPw0XRd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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