The term "bimbo" has become a symbol of the intersection between beauty and perceived intelligence, often used to perpetuate gender stereotypes. It gained traction in media through portrayals of blonde women as lacking in intellect but excelling in beauty. However, modern perspectives increasingly reject such reductive categorizations. In recent years, the term has been critically examined, with discussions around gender bias and its role in objectifying women in the entertainment and fashion industries.
No exact match translations found for 'bimbo' in sanskrit.
Word 'bimbo' in Other Languages
- bimbo in Assamese অসমীয়া
- bimbo in Bengali বাংলা
- bimbo in Bodo बड़ो
- bimbo in Dogri डोगरी
- bimbo in English
- bimbo in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- bimbo in Hindi हिन्दी
- bimbo in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- bimbo in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- bimbo in Konkani कोंकणी
- bimbo in Maithili মৈথিলী
- bimbo in Malayalam മലയാളം
- bimbo in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- bimbo in Marathi मराठी
- bimbo in Nepali नेपाली
- bimbo in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- bimbo in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- bimbo in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- bimbo in Santali
- bimbo in Sindhi سنڌي
- bimbo in Tamil தமிழ்
- bimbo in Telugu తెలుగు
- bimbo in Urdu اُردُو
Bimbo
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈbɪm.boʊ/
Definitions
- 1. A derogatory term referring to an attractive but unintelligent woman.
- 2. A term sometimes used to describe a man who is perceived as shallow, often in a humorous or light-hearted context.
Usage Examples
- "She was often called a 'bimbo' by those who didn’t know her intelligence beyond her looks."
- "He plays the role of the bimbo in the comedy series, but he is much smarter in real life."
Etymology
Originating in the early 20th century, the term "bimbo" originally referred to a foolish or silly man in Italian. By the 1920s, its meaning shifted in English to describe an unintelligent, often attractive woman, and the usage has evolved with negative connotations in modern times.
Synonyms
- Airhead
- Ditz
- Blonde
- Fluff
Antonyms
- Intellectual
- Genius
- Scholarly
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Bimbo | /ˈbim.bo/ |
| French | Bimbo | /ˈbim.bo/ |
| German | Bimbo | /ˈbim.bo/ |
| Italian | Bimbo | /ˈbim.bo/ |
| Portuguese | Bimbo | /ˈbim.bo/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- American English: /ˈbɪm.boʊ/
- British English: /ˈbɪm.bəʊ/
Historical Usage
Initially used in English in the 1920s, the term "bimbo" evolved from its Italian meaning of "a foolish man" to refer to women, often with a focus on their appearance rather than intelligence. Over time, the usage has carried a negative, objectifying tone, particularly in its portrayal in popular culture.
Cultural Nuances
In modern usage, "bimbo" has become a stereotype often used in media and pop culture to describe women who are perceived as attractive yet intellectually inferior. However, many contemporary sources have criticized the term for its misogynistic implications, and it is frequently used as an insult. Despite its negative connotations, it has been reclaimed in some contexts as a term of empowerment or as part of comedic roles.