"manic pixie dreamgirl" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: manic pixie dreamgirls [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} manic pixie dreamgirl (plural manic pixie dreamgirls)
  1. Alternative form of manic pixie dream girl Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: manic pixie dream girl
    Sense id: en-manic_pixie_dreamgirl-en-noun-AHjhNAgo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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