glamour puss
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of glamour puss
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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A severe, geometric shawl in navy-black - the piece de resistance - looked like a contemporary reworking of a 1940’s glamour puss stole.
From Washington Times • Mar. 3, 2017
A severe, geometric shawl in navy-black — the piece de resistance — looked like a contemporary reworking of a 1940’s glamour puss stole.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2017
Everyone from UK glamour puss Paloma Faith to reality TV star Kim Kardashian is claiming her as an idol of beauty, longevity and strength.
From The Guardian • Mar. 24, 2011
Images of her monastic appearance during the show had become so ingrained that it was startling to see her sudden transformation into a glamour puss.
From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2010
A divorce-bound glamour puss had only to take up "residence" for six weeks at a guest ranch and gaming table.
From Time Magazine Archive
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