Stacy
Greek origin. Means “resurrection”.
Also used as slang
View on the slang dictionary page →Internet slang, particularly within certain online subcultures, for a conventionally attractive, socially confident woman — often set up as the counterpart to the 'Chad', the equally idealised attractive man. Originating in incel and red-pill forums, Stacy is typically used to describe a woman considered out of reach for the average or 'beta' male. The term has leaked into wider internet usage, sometimes used self-deprecatingly or ironically by women themselves to mean a confident, conventionally beautiful person.
Half the comments on her selfie were dudes calling her a Stacy like it explained everything.
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An English surname, variant of Stacey.
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derived from the surname, popular in the 1970s.
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transferred from the surname.
Stacy means: transferred from the surname.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
Stacy means: transferred from the surname.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
“So tell me again why Spider-Gwen: Shadow Clones is still one of the best Gwen Stacy stories ever told??”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Chapter 11 of "Stacy and Lily: Little Normal Things" is on Patreon. This is almost 30k words altogether! I put some of this available as a preview because the Tiny Domme crowd hasn't been feasting quite enough yet.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“In the 2024 election, Shapiro’s top labor allies backed GOP nominee Stacy Garrity over Democrat Erin McClelland for state treasurer. Shapiro chose not to weigh in.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Name your top 15 TV shows, gut instincts only: Mad Men Fleabag Early Simpsons Peep Show Freaks and Geeks Call the Midwife Spaced Flight of the Conchords Gavin and Stacy Would I Lie To You Taskmaster Superstore Ghosts (UK version) New Girl Jeopardy!”
— Bluesky· May 2026“I’m doing things to myself that will make you blush 🔥 One click to join the sin camsoda.com/stacy-luxxx”
— Bluesky· May 2026