Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
moll
noun
/mɒl/
Definition
A term used to describe a woman, often in the context of being a gangster’s girlfriend or a woman who is perceived as seductive.
Examples
- The detective suspected that the moll was hiding crucial information about the gang.
- Everyone knew he was dating a notorious moll from the city’s underworld.
Meaning
In a more colloquial sense, ‘moll’ refers to a woman who is associated with organized crime or someone who is seen as engaging in flirtatious or provocative behavior.
Synonyms
- girlfriend
- companion
- lady friend
- seductress
