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Lolita
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From the 1950s onward, a seductive, underage nymphet. From Lolita , the title and heroine of Vladimir Nabokovs 1955 novel describing the sexual relation between a twelve-year-old girl and her stepfather.(Noun) A street fashion that originated in Japan during the 1980s; based on the Victorian and Rococo era, emphasizing modesty and quality of materials. Substyles include Gothic, Classic, and Sweet.
Usage: Lolita is a very popular street fashion in Japan and around the world.
(Noun) A street fashion started in Japan in the 1970s to 1980s. It's influences include Victorian, rococo, and retro era fashions. It is characterized by knee length, bell shaped skirts and high necklines.
(Noun) Girl who dresses in a rococo era style but more modern.
Usage: That lolita uses too many ribbons
(Noun) The original meaning for this word is sorrow. It is a girl's name and is of Spanish origin, however due to Vladimir Nabokovs novel about a young nymphet this meaning has been lost. It is now used to describe a sexually precocious young girl.
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