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Essex girl

British

noun

derogatory a young working-class woman from the Essex area, typically considered as being unintelligent, materialistic, devoid of taste, and sexually promiscuous

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Example Sentences

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"Essex is very much my personality - I call myself an Essex girl."

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

A new short film challenging the much-maligned Essex girl stereotype has been shortlisted at a prestigious UK screen festival.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2023

"I think I was invited to this role partly because I'm an Essex girl and that is an identity that has not been celebrated," she said.

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2023

"The thing about Essex girl is she actually represents lots of positive messages for women - but they're currently dressed up in the most hideous way."

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2017

As long as they stop calling me an Essex girl.

From The Guardian • Aug. 4, 2012

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