dragon lady

Meaning

Noun

An East Asian woman who is stereotypically strong, deceitful, domineering or mysterious.

Origin

First used in "Terry and the Pirates" in December 1934, for a female pirate based on the historical woman pirate Lai Choi San. The "dragon" part refers to her Chinese background (as dragons are symbols in Chinese culture) and her fierce attitude.

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