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riot grrrl

noun
\ -ˈgərl, -ˈgər‧əl, -ˈgə̄l\
plural riot grrrls

Definition of riot grrrl

: a girl or woman who participates in a feminist punk subculture

First Known Use of riot grrrl

1991, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for riot grrrl

grrrl alteration (influenced by grrr representing growling sound) of girl

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