Sloane Ranger

Sloane Ranger

/หŒslษ™สŠn หˆreษชndส’ษ™/
Noun United Kingdom

Derogatory term for the well off women who lived around Sloan Square. Fallen out of use.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Sloane Ranger, that is."
"I've never seen such a Sloane Ranger in all my life."

Etymology & History

British upper-class young woman. British social class stereotype 1980s. Sloane Square British Chelsea location. Barbour and pearls British style. Upper-middle-class British type. Reflects British geographic class labeling.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
1980s
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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