A big girl’s blouse
noun
A phrase used to describe someone who is weak, not courageous, or acts timidly.
He didn't join us for the roller coaster ride, he's such a big girl’s blouse.
Often appears as...
- acting like a big girl’s blouse
- don't be a big girl’s blouse
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A phrase used to describe someone who is weak, not courageous, or acts timidly.
He didn't join us for the roller coaster ride, he's such a big girl’s blouse.
Often appears as...
- acting like a big girl’s blouse
- don't be a big girl’s blouse
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
The phrase is informal and might be considered rude or insensitive in professional contexts or with strangers.
He called his friend a big girl's blouse for not watching the horror movie.
Pro Tip 2/3UK Specific
Primarily found in British English, might not be understood or used in other English-speaking countries.
When I said 'big girl's blouse' in America, they didn't understand what I meant.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Connotations
The phrase can reflect gender stereotypes that may offend, so use it carefully and know your audience.
Calling someone a big girl's blouse might seem funny among friends but could offend others.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
The phrase is informal and might be considered rude or insensitive in professional contexts or with strangers.
He called his friend a big girl's blouse for not watching the horror movie.
Pro Tip 2/3UK Specific
Primarily found in British English, might not be understood or used in other English-speaking countries.
When I said 'big girl's blouse' in America, they didn't understand what I meant.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Connotations
The phrase can reflect gender stereotypes that may offend, so use it carefully and know your audience.
Calling someone a big girl's blouse might seem funny among friends but could offend others.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
The phrase is informal and might be considered rude or insensitive in professional contexts or with strangers.
He called his friend a big girl's blouse for not watching the horror movie.
Pro Tip 2/3UK Specific
Primarily found in British English, might not be understood or used in other English-speaking countries.
When I said 'big girl's blouse' in America, they didn't understand what I meant.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Connotations
The phrase can reflect gender stereotypes that may offend, so use it carefully and know your audience.
Calling someone a big girl's blouse might seem funny among friends but could offend others.
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