"Pavement princess" is a slang insult that likely appeared in English in the mid-20th century, combining "pavement" (urban streets) with "princess" to mock a woman seen as vain, image-obsessed, or focused on appearance over substance. The metaphor contrasts a regal title with ordinary urban life, emphasizing superficiality and pretension. It is used in informal, often mocking or humorous contexts, such as conversation, media, or social commentary, to criticize vanity or shallow behavior. The term is derogatory and intended to insult; it is never neutral.

Definition und Bedeutung von „pavement princess“ im Englischen

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