girl Friday
noun
: a female assistant (as in an office) entrusted with a wide variety of tasks
Word History
Etymology
girl + Friday (as in man Friday)
First Known Use
1928, in the meaning defined above
girl Friday
noun
as in gal Friday
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- gal Friday
- right hand
- employee
- man Friday
- laborer
- worker
- help
- swamper
- auxiliary
- subordinate
- hireling
- hand
- legman
- underling
- employe
- servant
- handmaiden
- maid
- attendant
- assistant
- lieutenant
- aid
- adjutant
- aide
- maidservant
- deputy
- scullion
- helper
- sidekick
- adjunct
- coadjutor
- apprentice
- aide-de-camp
- handmaid
- helpmate
- mate
- helpmeet