Definition
A person, typically presented as female, who is stereotyped as physically attractive but intellectually incapable or frivolous, often depicted in exaggerated feminine aesthetics and behavior.
Example Usage
She reclaimed the bimbo label as an aesthetic celebrating femininity without apology.
Origin
Likely from Italian 'bimbo' (baby/child); popularized in English in the 1980s-90s as a derogatory term for ditzy women.
Fun Fact
The term has been reclaimed by some online communities as an empowering aesthetic celebrating pink, glamour, and pleasure without shame.
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See “bimbo” in Corporate Speak, Gen-Z Slang, Pirate Speak, and more.
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