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   sheila

   /ˈʃiːlə/

   noun

   • 1. a girl or woman. informal Australian, New Zealand

   Word Origin mid 19th century (originally as shaler): of unknown origin, later assimilated to the given name Sheila.

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   What is the meaning of the name Sheila?

   • a girl or young woman. a female given name, form of Celia. old-fashioned. At times, it seems as though Sheila has begun to develop some empathy. Despite Bunny’s rightful mistrust, Sheila starts teaching classes in an attempt to replenish the Rubins’ savings.

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   What is Sheila?

   • the act of dying or passing away. in reference to the game of cricket where the stumps are pulled out of the ground at the end of the match. "The Cousin": Hey moite, did you hear about that poor old sheila they found in the river?

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   What does Sheila mean in Australian slang?

   • It's slang for "woman". A little arcane nowadays, but the average bloke will understand it. I was in the Outback Steakhouse in Lubbock TX, a faux-Australian eating establishment with outback scenes, Fosters, Aussie music and so on. The dunny doors were labelled "Blokes" and "Sheilas". Do Australians use the term "sheila" in normal conversation?

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   Is Sheila a common word in Australia?

   • Yes, I was only in Australia once, I'm American, and was there in 2003. A woman that ran the hotel we were staying mentioned if we were looking to meet some Sheilas. I wasn't familiar with the term but soon found out. It may not be that common, but I think I heard it amongst men as well. What does 'sheila' mean in Australia? It's slang for "woman".

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   Is Sheila a good voiceover?

   • In these voiceovers, Sheila is cruel, judgmental, unfair, and, in a way, more honest, even in the nastiness, than most TV characters—especially women—are ever allowed to be.

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   What does a girl mean?

   • 2. More generally: a girl or young woman. Also: a girlfriend; a female romantic or sexual partner. In earlier use chiefly used by male speakers, and usually playful or affectionate in tone. Now somewhat dated or used for comic effect.

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sheilaSheila Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : a girl or young woman. Synonyms. filly. girl. lassie. missy. nymph. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of sheila in a Sentence. two blonde sheilas were splashing in the water at Bondi Beach while their mother looked on. Word History. Etymology. probably from Sheila, female given name. First Known Use.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSHEILA | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   noun [ C ] Australian English informal uk / ˈʃiː.lə / us / ˈʃiː.lə / Add to word list. a girl or a woman. (Definition of sheila from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) What is the pronunciation of sheila? Translations of sheila. in Chinese (Traditional) 少女, 女人… See more. in Chinese (Simplified)

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   Sheila definition: a girl or young woman.. See examples of SHEILA used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSHEILA definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Australian and New Zealand old-fashioned → an informal word for girl, woman.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   What does the noun sheila mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun sheila . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › sheilaSHEILA | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a girl or a woman. (Definition of sheila from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) What is the pronunciation of sheila? C1. Translations of sheila. in Chinese (Traditional) 少女, 女人… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 少女, 女人… See more. Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! Translator tool.

9. www.behindthename.com › name › sheilaMeaning, origin and history of the name Sheila

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   Jan 21, 2022 · Meaning & History. Anglicized form of Síle.