pick-me girl
noun
plural pick-me girls
slang, disparaging
: a young woman who seeks attention and approval especially from men by feigning interest in stereotypically male activities or conforming to traditional values and often by belittling other women
The … author agreed and revealed that she was once a "pick-me girl," a viral social media phrase that refers to a woman who claims that she is unlike any other woman in order to gain attention from men.—Jennifer Manongdo
She explained that teens often consider it socially OK to change yourself a little bit to impress the people you're trying to fit in with, but if you're too obvious about it, then you're a pick-me girl.—Terry Ward
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“Pick-me girl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick-me%20girl. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.
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