Phrase guide

plain Jane

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A young woman or girl of average or unremarkable appearance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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noun

Meaning 2

Something basic and ordinary.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: attributive, informal

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: graue Maus — young woman of average or unremarkable appearance
  • German: unscheinbares Mädchen — young woman of average or unremarkable appearance
  • German: farbloses junges Mädchen — young woman of average or unremarkable appearance
  • Japanese: 地味子 (jimiko) — young woman of average or unremarkable appearance
  • Polish: szara mysz — young woman of average or unremarkable appearance
  • Russian: се́рая мышь (séraja myšʹ) — young woman of average or unremarkable appearance