deb

Definition

A debutante (a young woman who makes her first formal appearance in society).

Etymology

Clipping of debutante or debut.

Example Sentences

• "Josie Powell that was, prettiest deb in Dublin. How time flies by!"
• "Go back to your debs or little boys if that's what you fancy and leave us hard working girls, the virile, mature and experienced working men of this world."
• "'The Honourable Hester Bingham,' she told Simon. 'They said she was the most stylish deb of her season. Me and Mama read all about her. That was the first season after the war, you know, and she wote a Hardy Amies dress when she was presented to the King and Queen.'"

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