GLAMOROUS, GLAMOUR
ADJECTIVES
► DISHY sexually attractive; glamorous → 1961 sl.
► GLAM glamorous → 1963 sl.
► GLITZY said of something glamorous but tawdry → 1966 sl., orig. US
► SWISHY smart; stylish; glamorous → 1984 Aust. colloq. (Bk.)
NOUNS
► BEGULLION a glamour deceiving the eyes → 1911 Sc. (Bk.)
► GLAM glamour → 1937 US sl.
► GLITZ extravagant but superficial display or show-business glamour → 1977 sl., orig. US
NOUNS – PERSON
► GLAMOUR BOY a glamorous fellow, esp. if conceited, shallow, or the like; usually used derisively → 1939 US
► GLAMOUR GAL ► GLAMOUR GIRL a glamorous young woman, esp. a model or film star → 1935 US colloq.
► GLAMOUR PUSS a glamorous person, esp. a woman; usually used ironically; a sexually attractive person → 1941 US sl.
► GLAMOUR QUEEN a glamorous young woman → 1938 UK sl.
► GORGEOUS GUSSIE a glamorous and beautiful young woman → 1956 sl.
► IT GIRL a woman who is very famous, fashionable, or successful at a particular time; esp. a glamorous, vivacious, or sexually attractive actress, model, etc., or a young, rich woman who has achieves celebrity because of her socialite lifestyle → 1927 colloq., orig. US
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