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girl dinner
/ɡɜːrl ˈdɪnə/
a simple, easy-to-prepare meal
After a long day, I just made myself a girl dinner of toast and avocado.
A 'girl dinner' is a light, uncomplicated meal someone might eat alone.
informal
a small, simple meal typically eaten alone, often consisting of easy-to-prepare foods like toast, fruit, or snacks
She had a girl dinner of yogurt and granola while watching TV.
A 'girl dinner' is a casual, minimal-effort meal.
When I'm too tired to cook, I just have a girl dinner of crackers and cheese.
The phrase emphasizes convenience and simplicity.
The term is often used humorously or self-deprecatingly to describe a meal that might be seen as insufficient or overly simple.
Collocations
have a girl dinnerto eat a simple, solo mealmake a girl dinnerto prepare a quick, easy meal
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Pro Tip
Usage Context
This phrase is informal and often used in casual conversation or social media posts. It’s not typically used in formal or professional settings.
Gold Rule
Avoid Misinterpretation
While the term is often used humorously, it can sometimes be misinterpreted as implying that women eat less or less nutritiously. Use with awareness of this potential nuance.
Word Origin
Originated in internet culture, popularized on social media platforms like TikTok as a humorous or relatable term for minimal-effort meals.
Usage Notes
The phrase is often used in a lighthearted or self-deprecating way to describe meals that might be seen as too simple or insufficient by traditional standards. It can also reflect modern lifestyles where convenience and simplicity are prioritized.
Word Breakdown
girl
often used colloquially to refer to women or young women
rootdinner
the evening meal
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