girl

(gûrl)

1. A female child.
2. A daughter: our youngest girl.
3. Often Offensive A woman, especially a young woman.
4. Informal
   a. A woman socializing in a group of women: a night out with the girls.
   b. Used as a familiar form of address to express support of or camaraderie with a woman.
5. Informal A female sweetheart: cadets escorting their girls to the ball.
6. Offensive A female servant or employee.

Related Forms:

• girlˈhoodˌ noun