dragon lady
dragon lady noun: an East Asian woman who is stereotypically strong, deceitful, domineering, or mysterious.
Noun
dragon lady (plural dragon ladies)
- An East Asian woman who is stereotypically strong, deceitful, domineering, or mysterious.
Forms of dragon lady
| plural | dragon ladies |
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Origin of dragon lady
First used in "Terry and the Pirates" in December 1934, for a female pirate based on the historical woman pirate Lai Choi San. The "dragon" part refers to her Chinese background (as dragons are symbols in Chinese culture) and her fierce attitude.
Questions about dragon lady
- What does dragon lady mean?
- Dragon lady means an East Asian woman who is stereotypically strong, deceitful, domineering, or mysterious.
- What part of speech is dragon lady?
- Dragon lady is a noun.
- What is the plural of dragon lady?
- The plural of dragon lady is dragon ladies.
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