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betty

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈbɛti// bet·ty Archaic Slang Vulgar

n. an attractive woman, often one who looks like she belongs in a specific subculture like surfing or skating. It is a very casual word that can sometimes sound old-fashioned or rude depending on who says it.

n. a physically attractive woman, particularly within specific subcultures such as surfing or skateboarding. Slang in register; often carries a reductive or objectifying tone and is largely associated with late 20th-century youth culture.


SIMPLE

The surfers were all watching the Bettys on the beach.

Usage

Primarily used in North American slang; when used as a proper noun, it is a common female name.

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