It girl

Meaning

Noun

Origin

  • Originally applied to actress Clara Bow, who starred in a film titled It (it being a euphemism for sex appeal
  • {{cite-book
  • |year=1927
  • |title=It, and Other Stories
  • |author=Elinor Glyn
  • |authorlink=Elinor Glyn
  • |passage=To have "It", the fortunate possessor must have that strange magnetism which attracts both sexes. He or she must be entirely unselfconscious and full of self-confidence, indifferent to the effect he or she is producing, and uninfluenced by others. There must be physical attraction, but beauty is unnecessary.
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