"girl power" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} girl power (uncountable)
  1. A phrase suggesting female exuberance and independence, used to market several female musical groups, especially the Spice Girls. Wikipedia link: girl power Tags: uncountable Related terms: you go girl Translations (Translations): tyttöenergiaa (Finnish), gdzie diabeł nie może, tam babę pośle (Polish)
    Sense id: en-girl_power-en-noun-hSmvYFZ- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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