"dreamgirl" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈdɹiːmɡɜːl/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈdɹimˌɡɝl/ [General-American], /ˈdʒɹim-/ [General-American] Forms: dreamgirls [plural]
Etymology: From dream + girl. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|dream|girl}} dream + girl Head templates: {{en-noun}} dreamgirl (plural dreamgirls)
  1. (informal) One's ideal vision of a female companion. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Female people, Love, People Synonyms: dream girl Derived forms: manic pixie dreamgirl
    Sense id: en-dreamgirl-en-noun-LGCSAv2J Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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          "text": "Coordinate term: dreamboy"
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