Essex girl

Essex girl

ESSEX GIRL /essex girl/
Adjective United Kingdom

Derogatory term for a girl from Essex that does not have any class.

Example Sentences

"It was absolutely Essex girl!"
"That's a bit Essex girl, isn't it?"

Etymology & History

Reflects Britain's historically class-conscious society. Terms relating to social class are particularly nuanced in British English, where subtle linguistic markers have long indicated social position.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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