dragon lady
dragon lady · dragon ladies
An East Asian woman who is stereotypically strong, deceitful, domineering, or mysteriousAn East Asian woman who is stereotypically strong, deceitful, domineering, or mysterious.
Meaning
1 sensesAn East Asian woman who is stereotypically strong, deceitful, domineering, or mysterious.
Origin
First used in "Terry and the Pirates" in December 1934, for a female pirate based on the hFirst used in "Terry and the Pirates" in December 1934, for a female pirate based on the historical woman pirate Lai Choi San. The "dragon" part refers to her Chinese background (as dragons are symbols in Chinese culture) and her fierce attitude.
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Forms
plural: dragon ladies| Singular | dragon lady |
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