English Explanatory Dictionary

hello girl

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A female telephone operator.

Pronunciation

/həˈləʊ ˌɡɜːl/ /hɛ-/ /hɛˈloʊ ˌɡɝl/ /hə-/ En-au-hello girl.ogg

Word forms

hello girl hello girls

Etymology

From the fact that the telephone operators would greet callers with “Hello” when contacted.

Synonyms

telephone girl
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