Good girl Meaning in English
expression
GOOD-gurl
guhd-GURL
Definition
A phrase used to praise or encourage a female child or pet when she behaves well or does something positive. It can sometimes be used for adult women, usually in a playful or affectionate way.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used with children and pets to praise obedience or good behavior; with adults, it is informal and can sound affectionate or patronizing, depending on tone and context. Not suitable for formal situations or strangers. Often said in a gentle voice.
Spanish: buena chica - buena niñaPortuguese (BR): boa menina - boa garotaPortuguese (PT): boa menina - boa raparigaChinese (Simplified): 乖女孩 - 好女孩Chinese (Traditional): 乖女孩 - 好女孩Hindi: अच्छी लड़कीArabic: فتاة جيدة - فتاة مطيعةBengali: ভালো মেয়েRussian: умницаJapanese: いい子Vietnamese: cô gái ngoanKorean: 착한 여자아이 - 착한 아기(동물)Turkish: aferin kızımUrdu: اچھی لڑکیIndonesian: anak perempuan yang baik - anak pintar (perempuan)
Example Sentences
You cleaned your room—good girl!
basic
Sit, Daisy. Good girl!
basic
The teacher said I was a good girl for helping my friend.
basic
Aww, you brought me flowers—good girl!
natural
She finished her veggies without complaining. Good girl!
natural
You handled that situation really well, good girl.
natural