hello girl

noun
/həˈləʊ ˌɡɜːl/UK/hɛˈloʊ ˌɡɝl/US

Etymology

From the fact that the telephone operators would greet callers with “Hello” when contacted.

Definitions

  1. A female telephone operator.

    • The latest model of the multiple switch-board is in position, and in a few days the "Hello" girls will render complete the inside view of a modern telephone exchange.
    • The humblest hello-girl along ten thousand miles of wire could teach gentleness, patience, modesty, manners, to the highest duchess in Arthur's land.

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