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Definition of bimbo

bimbo

/ˈbɪm.boʊ/
bim · bo
Plural:bimbos
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bimbo Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An attractive but unintelligent, superficial, or frivolous young woman (used as a derogatory slang term).

Example

"The actress grew tired of being typecast as a shallow bimbo in romantic comedies and sought more complex dramatic roles."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Bimbo" is an informal, derogatory term that relies on sexist stereotypes; it should be avoided in formal, academic, and professional contexts unless discussing media tropes or cultural history.

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billy
billycart
bimbo
bimonthly
bin
binary

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 20th century from Italian "bimbo" (meaning "little boy" or "young child", a shortened form of "bambino"), it originally referred in American slang to a foolish or brutish man before shifting to its modern sense in the late 1920s.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bimbo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bimbo
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