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Definition of camgirl

camgirl

/ˈkæm.ɡɜːrl/
cam · girl
Plural:camgirls
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Past Simple:camgirled
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Past Participle:camgirled
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Present Participle:camgirling
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camgirl Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A woman who broadcasts live video of herself over the internet via a webcam, typically performing adult or erotic content in exchange for money, tips, or gifts from viewers.

Example

"The documentary interviewed a former camgirl about the financial and privacy challenges of working in the online streaming industry."

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• verb

1

To work or perform as a female webcam model, broadcasting live video over the internet for paying viewers.

Example

"She camgirled for two years to pay off her student loans before transitioning into graphic design."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1990s during the rise of home internet and early live-streaming technology as a compound of 'cam' (a clipping of 'webcam') and 'girl'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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