working girl
noun
Older Use: Often Offensive.
a woman who works.
Slang.
a prostitute.
Origin of working girl
1860–65,
for def 1; 1965–70,
for def 2
usage note for working girl
The meaning “woman who works” has declined in use because of possible confusion with the other meaning, “prostitute.” And the use of
girl to refer to an adult woman is often perceived as insulting and demeaning. See also
girl.
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British Dictionary definitions for working girl
working girl
noun
a girl or woman who works, esp one who supports herself
informal
a prostitute