Definition

1. Noun:
   • A young woman hired for social entertainment: Specifically refers to an attractive young woman who is paid to attend parties, often to provide companionship or entertainment for male guests.
   • A young woman devoted to social life: Informally, it can describe a young woman known for frequently attending and enjoying lively social gatherings and parties.

Usage and Examples

• Noun (Hired entertainer): The event organizer hired several party girls to ensure the guests had a good time. In some circles, a party girl is considered a professional companion for social functions.

• Noun (Social enthusiast): She earned a reputation as a party girl during her college years, always knowing where the best events were. The article portrayed her not as a serious actress, but merely as a Hollywood party girl.

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• The term can carry different connotations based on context. The professional definition is more literal and specific, while the informal usage is often colloquial and can sometimes be used pejoratively to imply a lack of seriousness or responsibility.
• In modern informal use, it is often applied to women who prioritize socializing and nightlife.

Variants and Related Words

• Party animal (n): A person, regardless of gender, who loves to attend parties frequently and energetically.

Synonyms

• Socialite: A person who is well-known in fashionable society and frequently attends exclusive parties. (Note: This lacks the "hired" connotation of the primary definition).
• Reveler: A person who is enjoying themselves in a lively and noisy way, especially at a party.

Idioms and Common Phrases

• Life of the party: A person who is the most lively and entertaining person at a social gathering. This phrase is gender-neutral and complimentary.

Noun

1. an attractive young woman hired to attend parties and entertain men