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Term: Barbie

Definition:

A Barbie is a popular brand of fashion dolls that were first introduced in 1959 by the American toy company Mattel. The dolls are known for their slim figures, fashionable clothing, and various accessories.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A Barbie doll as a toy

Sample Sentence:

My niece loves playing with her Barbie dolls and creating different outfits for them.

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Sense 2:

Any female who embodies the stereotypical attributes associated with Barbie dolls, such as beauty, fashion, and materialism

Sample Sentence:

Karen is always perfectly groomed and dressed in designer clothes - she's a real-life Barbie!

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Sense 3:

A nickname for Barbara

Sample Sentence:

Barbie's friends fondly call her "Babs."

Local Usage:

In certain local contexts, "Barbie" might be used as slang or a pet name for someone named Barbara or an affectionate term for a close friend.