batgirl
Batgirl (noun) means a female superhero counterpart to Batman, in DC Comics and related media. Example: “The comic introduced Batgirl as a skilled detective in her own right.”
How to use batgirl
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe female superhero character associated with the Batman comic-book universe.
Word forms
- Plural
- batgirls
Fill the gap
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The comic introduced _____ as a skilled detective in her own right.
Etymology
From bat + girl, modelled on "Batman."