Derogatory term for the well off women who lived around Sloan Square. Fallen out of use.
Sloane Ranger
Example Sentences
"Dated term for posh Chelsea women."
"A Sloane Ranger look."
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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