What does it mean to be called a Barbie doll?

Definition of 'Barbie doll'
a young woman or girl thought of as being variously superficial, vacuous, blandly attractive, etc. usually used with mild contempt or derision.
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Is calling a girl Barbie a compliment?

Perhaps you meant it as a compliment, but that's an expression with a lot of negative baggage, and it would be best not to use it as a compliment. This Google search returns many results that show a controversial stir surrounding Barbie.
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What does it mean when someone calls you a doll?

Slang. a pretty but expressionless or unintelligent woman. a girl or woman, especially one who is considered attractive. a boy or man who is considered attractive.
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What does it mean to look like a Barbie doll?

An attractive girl or woman, often one who seems ditzy or vapid. "Barbie" is the name of a popular fashion doll sometimes criticized for focusing too heavily on fashion, material goods, and superficial beauty. A: "Wow, that girl is gorgeous!" B: "Yeah, but have you talked to her? She seems like a real Barbie doll."
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What does on the Barbie mean in slang?

"Barbie" is Australian slang for barbecue and the phrase "slip a shrimp on the barbie" often evokes images of a fun social gathering under the sun.
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What is the meaning of kiss my Barbie?

"your Ken can kiss my Barbie" is a witty play on words: Ken=knowledge but it is also Barbie's boyfriend: Ken. Penny is basically telling Sheldon to bring it, that she's not afraid of him. Hope this helps :) Read more.
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What does Barbie mean in the UK?

A barbie is a barbecue. [British, Australian, informal]
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Can you call someone a doll?

doll | Intermediate English

infml You can call someone a doll to show that you like the person or think the person is attractive or pleasant: She's a doll, she's a love, she really is.
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How can I be like a Barbie doll?

Barbie is kind, brave, confident, selfless, and polite. Don't curse, smoke, drink (alcohol), or spit. Don't correct people all the time or yell — be patient. However, this doesn't mean you have to be a doormat.
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Do men like Barbie?

London - New research has shown that men prefer women with Barbie-doll figures. Women with a voluptuous chest and a thin waist tend to be more fertile than those who do not have the classic hour-glass figure, British papers reported on Wednesday.
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What does it mean when a guy calls you doll face?

: a person having a face with a smooth prettiness and childish expression suggestive of a doll.
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What does it mean when my boyfriend calls me babe?

To put it simply, when you call someone babe, it probably means that you have feelings for them. "Its use in any form means that you are attracted and proud to be with your partner," Maria says.
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What do you call a male doll?

Synonyms, crossword answers and other related words for MALE DOLL [ken]
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What does it mean to call someone a Ken doll?

Ken doll (plural Ken dolls) A flawlessly handsome (but possibly shallow) young man.
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Is Ken doll an insult?

Ken-doll definition

A flawlessly handsome (but possibly shallow ) young man.
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What does it mean when someone says you look like a china doll?

China doll (plural China dolls) (offensive) A stereotypically feminine and submissive young Asian woman.
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How can I look like a Barbie naturally?

Take a rosy pink powder blush and use a brush to apply it to the apples of your cheeks and along your cheek bones.
  1. Take a shimmering pink lipstick and apply it to your lips. ...
  2. To create a doll-like effect, take a concealer and apply it around the outside of your lips to create a sharply defined effect.
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How can I be like doll?

You should wear simple shoes that compliment your dress. Plain, patent leather shoes and socks with frills will give you a doll-like appearance. If you want to accessorize your hair, a bow or hairband can give your look that child-like aspect of a doll.
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What would Barbie look like as a real person?

✓ If Barbie were an actual women, she would be 5'9” tall, have a 39” bust, an 18” waist, 33” hips and a size 3 shoe! ✓ Barbie calls this a “full figure” and likes her weight at 110 lbs. ✓ At 5'9” tall and weighing 110 lbs, Barbie would have a BMI of 16.24 and fit the weight criteria for anorexia.
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How old is the Barbie?

Since her 1959 debut in a now-iconic black-and-white swimsuit, she's become a worldwide sensation. Best known as Barbie, Barbara Millicent Roberts turns 62 years old on March 9. Since her 1959 debut in a now-iconic black-and-white swimsuit, she's become a worldwide sensation.
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Who was Barbie modeled after?

Barbie's appearance was modeled on a doll named Lilli, based on a German comic strip character. Originally marketed as a racy gag gift to adult men in tobacco shops, the Lilli doll later became extremely popular with children.
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What is your ken?

noun. knowledge, understanding, or cognizance; mental perception: an idea beyond one's ken. range of sight or vision.
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What does kiss my tail mean?

an insulting way of saying that you do not agree with someone or respect someone. Synonyms and related words. Expressions showing anger and used in arguments.
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Can kiss my Barbie?

Quotes. Sheldon Cooper : Woman, you are playing with forces beyond your ken. Penny : Yeah, well, your "ken" can kiss my Barbie.
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