girlboss
girlboss · girlbosses
A female entrepreneur who succeeds in the male-dominated business worldA female entrepreneur who succeeds in the male-dominated business world.
Meaning
2 senses(neologism)A female entrepreneur who succeeds in the male-dominated business world.
(broadly, neologism)Any strong-willed, independent, enterprising woman.
Origin
From girl + boss, popularised by American businesswoman Sophia Amoruso in her 2014 book #GFrom girl + boss, popularised by American businesswoman Sophia Amoruso in her 2014 book #Girlboss.
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