Phrase guide

good girl

intj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

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  • go͝od′ gûrl′
  • Australian, Received-Pronunciation: /ˈɡʊd ˌɡɜːl/
  • Canada, General-American: /ˈɡʊd ˌɡɜɹl/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • New-Zealand: /ˈɡʊd ˌɡøːl/
  • Scotland: /ˈɡʉd ˌɡɪɹl/
  • India: /ˈɡʊɖ ˌɡəːrl/

1

intj

Meaning 1

Well done, to a female.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

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2

intj

Meaning 2

Said as praise to an obedient female dog or other female domesticated animal; see also who's a good girl.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • "Fetch! Fetch!" (dog fetches stick) "Good girl!"

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

An obedient female dog, child, or someone who behaves like one, even when deemed inappropriate.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • You're a good girl, standing by your man even when he gets you in trouble.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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