girlboss energy
/ˈɡɜːl.bɒs ˌen.ə.dʒi/
Meaning
An attitude or vibe characterized by confidence, ambition, independence, and taking control of one's life or career. It can be used genuinely to praise someone's drive, or slightly ironically to describe someone being highly assertive.
Examples
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She walked into the interview radiating pure girlboss energy.
She walked into the interview radiating pure girlboss energy.
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I need to channel some girlboss energy to get through this massive work project.
I need to channel some girlboss energy to get through this massive work project.
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Her new power suit is giving major girlboss energy.
Her new power suit is giving major girlboss energy.
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She has this undeniable girlboss energy that makes everyone respect her.
She has this undeniable girlboss energy that makes everyone respect her.
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Buying your own apartment at twenty-five is peak girlboss energy.
Buying your own apartment at twenty-five is peak girlboss energy.
Common Mistakes
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✗ She is a girlboss energy.
✓ She has girlboss energy.
'Girlboss energy' is a noun phrase describing an aura or vibe, so you 'have' it or 'radiate' it, rather than 'being' it.
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✗ I want to girlboss energy my career.
✓ I want to bring some girlboss energy to my career.
'Girlboss energy' is a noun phrase and cannot be used directly as a verb.
Related Expressions
Practice
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She's running two businesses and still finds time to volunteer; that's real ___.
💡 confident, ambitious vibe of an independent woman
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girlboss energy
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I'm putting on my favorite blazer today to channel some ___ for my presentation.
💡 empowered, confident vibe
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girlboss energy