(informal, originally, AAVE) An expression of encouragement, chiefly for a girl or woman.
(informal, originally, AAVE) An expression of encouragement, chiefly for a girl or woman.
You've made it this far not because you're Michael Jackson's sister, but because you're Janet Jackson; a woman who knows where she wants to go and what bus to take. You go, girl!
You go, girl means: An expression of encouragement, chiefly for a girl or woman.. 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.
You go, girl means: An expression of encouragement, chiefly for a girl or woman.. 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.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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A woman who supports, uplifts and stands up for other women.
(slang, endearing) A young woman.
(colloquial) A term of address to a female (see usage notes).
A playful, self-referential slang term women sometimes use to refer to their own breasts — usually in a light-hearted or humorous context. 'The girls' has a jokey familiarity to it, treating body parts like they're characters with their own personalities. It's the kind of phrasing that shows up in casual conversation, comedy, and social media with a wink rather than shock value. Like many body-related euphemisms, it's typically warmest when used by the person it refers to.
you go, girl means: An expression of encouragement, chiefly for a girl or woman.. 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.
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