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Meaning of manic pixie dream girl

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

manic pixie dream girl

Pronunciation:/ˈmænɪk ˌpɪksi ˈdɹiːm ɡɜːl//-ˈdʒɹim-/

noun

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  1. (sometimes derogatory) A stock female character, typically characterized as a bubbly, quirky free spirit, whose main purpose within a narrative is to teach a young male protagonist to embrace the mysteries and adventures of life.