Walk-On Girl

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /wɔːk-ɒn ɡɜːrl/

Definitions of walk-on girl

noun a person hired to escort players onto the stage at sporting events, particularly in darts or boxing

Example Sentences

A1 The walk-on girl smiled and waved at the camera during the darts tournament.

A2 The walk-on girl handed the players their darts as they entered the stage.

B1 The walk-on girl's job is to accompany the players onto the stage at sporting events.

B2 The walk-on girl's outfit and presence add glamour to the televised matches.

C1 The role of the walk-on girl in sports events has sparked debates about sexism and objectification.

C2 Some argue that the tradition of having walk-on girls at sporting events is outdated and should be abolished.

Examples of walk-on girl in a Sentence

formal The walk-on girl escorted the players onto the stage at the darts tournament.

informal Did you see the walk-on girl at the boxing match? She looked stunning.

slang The walk-on girl at the car show was a total babe.

figurative In the world of professional sports, the walk-on girl is seen as a symbol of glamour and excitement.

Grammatical Forms of walk-on girl

past tense

walked

plural

walk-on girls

comparative

more walk-on

superlative

most walk-on

present tense

walk-on girl

future tense

will be walk-on girl

perfect tense

have been walk-on girl

continuous tense

is being walk-on girl

singular

walk-on girl

positive degree

walk-on girl

infinitive

to walk-on girl

gerund

walking-on girl

participle

walk-on girl

Origin and Evolution of walk-on girl

First Known Use: 2010 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'walk-on girl' originated in the world of sports, specifically in the context of professional darts events.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to female models who accompany darts players onto the stage, the term has evolved to be seen as outdated and objectifying. In recent years, there has been a shift towards more inclusive and gender-neutral practices in sports events.