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title: "girlboss · GenZ Decoded"
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# girlboss

Gen Z[#lifestyle](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/lifestyle/)

**Meaning.** A female entrepreneur who succeeds in the male-dominated business world, an empowered woman.

See it in a sentence

She's a total girlboss, started two companies this year.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    girlboss

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    No word for this one yet.

- Gen X

    No word for this one yet.

- Boomer

    No word for this one yet.

- Plain English

    female entrepreneur who succeeds in the male-dominated business world, an empowered woman

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- [griddy](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/griddy/): A popular dance move performed by stepping and swinging the arms.
- [grind](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/grind/): To work hard and stay committed to a goal.

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