Journalists sometimes use It-girl to describe a young woman who is well-known because she goes to the most fashionable places and events and knows famous people. It-girl Tamara Beckwith was livid at being turned away from the party
It girl
Hyphenation
it girl
Turkish pronunciation
ît gırl
Pronunciation
/ət ˈgərl/ /ɪt ˈɡɜrl/
Etymology
() Originally applied to actress Clara Bow, who starred in a film titled It (it being a euphemism for sex appeal).