bluestocking

[US]/blʊˈstɒkɪŋ/
[UK]/blooˈstɑːkɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A woman who is studious and intellectual, often considered to be excessively so.; A woman who pretends to have more knowledge than she actually does.

Phrases & Collocations

bluestocking feminist

a bluestocking club

bluestocking intellectual

not a bluestocking

the bluestocking tradition

Example Sentences

she is considered a bluestocking in her literary circle.

many bluestockings advocate for women's education.

the bluestocking society held regular meetings to discuss literature.

her bluestocking tendencies often made her the center of attention.

he admired her as a bluestocking for her intelligence and wit.

the bluestocking movement played a key role in women's rights.

as a bluestocking, she often challenged societal norms.

her friends called her a bluestocking because of her extensive reading.

being a bluestocking, she preferred discussions over tea to parties.

the bluestocking image has evolved over the years.

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