Lolita
Lolita (noun) means a sexually precocious young girl (a term now widely considered offensive and best avoided). Example: “The novel's central character is often referenced in discussions of the term "lolita.”
How to use Lolita
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA name that, through a famous novel, became a loaded term for an underage girl seen as sexually alluring — now generally avoided outside of that fashion-subculture sense.
The fashion-subculture sense (elaborate, modest, doll-like clothing) has nothing to do with the novel's sense and is not sexualised.
The general noun sense is sensitive and often considered offensive; use with care.
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lolitas plural
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Etymology
From the Spanish given name Lolita, a diminutive of Lola, itself short for Dolores. The word entered wider English use through Vladimir Nabokov's 1955 novel "Lolita."
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What is the meaning of Lolita?
"Lolita" (noun) means a sexually precocious young girl (a term now widely considered offensive and best avoided).
What is another word for Lolita?
Other words for "Lolita" include biddy, filly, gaolbait, gamine, jailbait, jail bait.
What are the different meanings of Lolita?
"Lolita" has 2 main meanings: 1. A sexually precocious young girl (a term now widely considered offensive and best avoided); 2. A follower of the Japanese "Lolita fashion" style, marked by elaborate, doll-like Victorian- or Rococo-inspired outfits.
How do you use Lolita in a sentence?
Example: "The novel's central character is often referenced in discussions of the term "lolita.""
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