moll
Moll (noun) means (informal, dated) A gangster's girlfriend or female companion. Example: “In the old film, the gangster's moll tips off the police.”
How to use moll
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned, mostly gangster-movie term for a criminal's girlfriend.
Dated and can be offensive; mainly encountered in older crime fiction and films.
Word forms
molls plural
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In the old film, the gangster's _____ tips off the police.
Etymology
From Moll, an old nickname for the name Mary.
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Rhymes for moll
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What does “moll” mean?
The word “moll” means (informal, dated) A gangster's girlfriend or female companion. In plain terms, an old-fashioned, mostly gangster-movie term for a criminal's girlfriend.
How do you pronounce “moll”?
“Moll” is pronounced mol (/mɒl/ in IPA).
How do you use “moll” in a sentence?
Here is “moll” used in a sentence: “In the old film, the gangster's moll tips off the police.”
What is another word for “moll”?
Words with a similar meaning to “moll” include chick.
What part of speech is “moll”?
“Moll” is a noun.