Bimbo is slang for a conventionally attractive, sexualized naïve woman.[1] The term was originally used in the United States as early as 1919 for an unintelligent or brutish man.[2] As of the early 21st century, the "stereotypical bimbo" appearance became akin to that of a physically attractive woman. It is commonly employed to characterize women who are blonde, have curvaceous physiques, wear excessive makeup, and dress in revealing attire while being associated with "the dumb blonde" stereotype.[3]
- ^ Tom Dalzell (2009), "bimbo", The Routledge Dictionary of Modern American Slang and Unconventional English, Routledge, p. 75, ISBN 978-0-415-37182-7
- ^ Oxford dictionary of word origins. Cresswell, Julia, 1950-, Oxford University Press. (Second ed.). New York. 9 September 2010. ISBN 978-0199547937. OCLC 663824301.
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