Definition

Noun: 1. A woman employed by a bar to encourage customers to buy drinks: A "B-girl" is a woman hired by a bar, nightclub, or similar establishment. Her primary role is to socialize with male patrons, often by dancing or engaging in conversation, to encourage them to purchase drinks, typically for themselves and for her. The term is often associated with bars that employ this practice to increase sales.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The nightclub hired several B-girls to work the floor and keep the customers drinking.
  • He realized too late that the woman chatting with him was a B-girl, as his bar tab grew rapidly.

Advanced Usage

• The term "B-girl" is considered dated and carries a somewhat negative or seedy connotation, implying a commercial and deceptive aspect to the social interaction. It is less commonly used in modern contexts than more neutral terms like "hostess" (though context defines the role).
• Historically, the "B" is often said to stand for "bar" or "booze."

Variants and Related Words

• B-girl can be spelled with or without a hyphen: .
• Hostess: A more general and often more neutral term for a woman employed to entertain or attend to guests in a club, bar, or lounge. The specific duties can vary widely by establishment.

Synonyms

• Bar girl
• Hostess (context-dependent)
• Good-time girl (slang, dated)

Notes on Meaning

• The core meaning revolves around the commercial incentive of the interaction within a bar setting. It is distinct from a waitress or bartender, as the B-girl's primary function is companionship to stimulate consumption, not just service.
• It should not be confused with the modern, positive term "B-girl" used in hip-hop culture to refer to a female breakdancer or rapper. This is a separate, homographic term with a completely different origin and meaning.

Noun

1. a woman employed by a bar to act as a companion to men customers