British Regional Identity

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noun a term used colloquially in the UK to refer to a stereotype of a young working-class woman from the county of Essex, often associated with certain characteristics or behaviors

  • The term 'Essex girl' is often used to stereotype young women from Essex as unintelligent and promiscuous.
  • Have you heard the latest joke about an Essex girl? It's pretty funny.
  • Some people use 'Essex girl' as a derogatory term, but it's not fair to generalize a whole group of people.
  • In some circles, being called an 'Essex girl' is seen as an insult, but others embrace the stereotype and take pride in their roots.