Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

schoolgirl-crush

noun

ˈskuːlɡɜːrl krʌʃ

Definition

A schoolgirl crush is a term used to describe a fleeting infatuation or intense but often brief attraction that a young girl experiences, typically towards someone who is admired, usually a peer or an older figure.

Examples

She had a schoolgirl crush on her teacher, always daydreaming about him in class.
His schoolgirl crush on the popular boy made her giggle whenever she thought about it.
The feelings associated with a schoolgirl crush can sometimes be overwhelming and exhilarating.

Meaning

The term often reflects the innocent and sometimes idealized feelings that a young girl develops during her school years, often characterized by admiration and often idealization of the object of her affection.