"supergirl" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-supergirl.wav Forms: supergirls [plural]
Etymology: From super- + girl. The DC Comics heroine Supergirl first appeared in May 1959. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|girl}} super- + girl Head templates: {{en-noun}} supergirl (plural supergirls)
  1. (informal) A girl who is particularly successful, talented, or otherwise remarkable. Wikipedia link: Supergirl Tags: informal Categories (topical): Female people Related terms: superwoman

Inflected forms

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          "text": "\"A soda,\" Toria suggested. \"Could I also have quarters for the video game?\" Anya countered. \"Okay, okay, but only if it's all right with your dad.\" Anya jumped up and down, tugging on Toria with supergirl strength. Nick put his hands on his hips.",
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          "ref": "2008, Pier Cesare Rivoltella, Digital Literacy:",
          "text": "[…] emphasis on perfection, resulting in mounting pressure on girls to be supergirls.",
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