# nymphet

/ˈnɪmfət/ (US) · /nˈɪmfɪt/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/nymphet
Updated: 2026-09-27

## Definition

a young girl who is sexually attractive. This word is often used to describe a girl who seems more mature or sexual than her age suggests.

For teachers: a sexually attractive young girl, typically one who is perceived as being sexually precocious. The term was coined by Vladimir Nabokov in the novel Lolita and carries strong literary and often controversial connotations.

## Examples

- The film explores the complex relationship between the man and the nymphet.
- Critics often debate whether the author intended the nymphet character to be a victim or a manipulator within the narrative.

## Usage notes

- Often carries a negative or highly sexualized connotation; use with caution due to its origins in themes of predatory behavior.

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