Gillian

2 synonyms for Gillian, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — (dated, informal) A girl or young woman, especially one seen as flirtatious or promiscuous.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

girl

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

prostitute

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

(dated, informal) A girl or young woman, especially one seen as flirtatious or promiscuous.

“Old slang used "gillian" the way later generations might use "wild girl."”

girl

2. noun

(dated, informal) A prostitute.

“The word appears in older slang dictionaries with this now-obsolete sense.”

prostitute

Etymology

Derived from the given name Gillian, a medieval variant of Julian/Juliana that became a generic term for a woman in old slang, much like "Jack" became generic for a man.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Gillian” mean?

The word “Gillian” means (dated, informal) A girl or young woman, especially one seen as flirtatious or promiscuous.

How do you pronounce “Gillian”?

“Gillian” is pronounced JIH-lee-uhn (/ˈd͡ʒɪliən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Gillian” in a sentence?

Here is “Gillian” used in a sentence: “Old slang used "gillian" the way later generations might use "wild girl.".”

What part of speech is “Gillian”?

“Gillian” is a noun.

Is “Gillian” a common word?

“Gillian” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Gillian” have?

“Gillian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (dated, informal) A girl or young woman, especially one seen as flirtatious or promiscuous.

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