burikko

English

noun
Definitions
  • An adult woman who behaves childishly, especially a Japanese woman or a woman involved with Japanese culture.
  • A (Japanese) style or fashion associated with excessive or false cuteness.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese ぶりっ子.

Origin

Japanese

ぶりっ子

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