"burikko" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: burikko [plural]
Etymology: From Japanese ぶりっ子 (burikko). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|ぶりっ子|tr=burikko}} Japanese ぶりっ子 (burikko) Head templates: {{en-noun|-|burikko}} burikko (usually uncountable, plural burikko)
  1. (countable) An adult woman who behaves childishly, especially a Japanese woman or a woman involved with Japanese culture. Tags: countable, usually
    Sense id: en-burikko-en-noun-CfYra~RU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 94 6 Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 89 11 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 93 7
  2. (uncountable) A (Japanese) style or fashion associated with excessive or false cuteness. Tags: uncountable, usually
    Sense id: en-burikko-en-noun-WysXVoPz

Alternative forms

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