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I've become really good at turning down the boring, pretty girl roles, the trophy wife, supermodel, beautiful girlfriend roles. I mean, playing somebody who's perfect holds no allure for me, whatsoever. It's just boring.
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Meaning of "trophy wife" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TROPHY WIFE

trophy wife  [ˈtrəʊfɪ waɪf] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TROPHY WIFE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Trophy wife is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TROPHY WIFE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

trophy wife

Trophy wife

Trophy wife is an informal, derogatory term for a wife, usually young and attractive, who is regarded as a status symbol for the husband, who is often older and wealthy. The term trophy husband is the male equivalent. Referring to a spouse as a trophy wife usually reflects negatively on the character or personality of the husband, and has a connotation of narcissism and desire to impress others, and that the husband would not be able to attract the sexual interest of the attractive woman but for his wealth or position. It can also be used to imply that the trophy wife in question has little personal merit besides her physical attractiveness, does very little of substance outside of remaining attractive, requires substantial costs for maintaining her appearance and is in some ways synonymous with the term "gold digger."...

Definition of trophy wife in the English dictionary

The definition of trophy wife in the dictionary is a young attractive woman who is married to an older man and thought of as a trophy or as something that shows that you are successful and which impresses other people.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TROPHY WIFE


alewife
ˈeɪlˌwaɪf
ex-wife
ˌeksˈwaɪf
farmwife
ˈfɑːmˌwaɪf
fishwife
ˈfɪʃˌwaɪf
goodwife
ˈɡʊdˌwaɪf
gudewife
ˌɡuːdˈwaɪf
housewife
ˈhaʊsˌwaɪf
kalewife
ˈkeɪlˌwaɪf
midwife
ˈmɪdˌwaɪf
oldwife
ˈəʊldˌwaɪf
seawife
ˈsiːˌwaɪf
superwife
ˈsuːpərˌwaɪf
sweetiewife
ˈswiːtɪˌwaɪf
wife
waɪf

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TROPHY WIFE

trophic
trophically
trophies
trophobioses
trophobiosis
trophobiotic
trophoblast
trophoblastic
trophology
trophoneuroses
trophoneurosis
trophoplasm
trophotactic
trophotaxes
trophotaxis
trophotropic
trophotropism
trophozoite
trophy
trophy wives

WORDS THAT END LIKE TROPHY WIFE

a dog´s life
all the world and his wife
come to life
common-law wife
Dutch wife
for dear life
huswife
knife
nightlife
quality of life
real life
real-life
Recife
spaewife
state-certified midwife
Stepford wife
take to wife
Tenerife
to the life
wildlife

Synonyms and antonyms of trophy wife in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «trophy wife» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TROPHY WIFE

Find out the translation of trophy wife to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of trophy wife from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «trophy wife» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

奖杯的妻子
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

trofeo esposa
570 millions of speakers

English

trophy wife
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ट्राफी पत्नी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

زوجة الكأس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

трофей жена
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

esposa-troféu
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ট্রফি স্ত্রী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

épouse de trophée
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Isteri trofi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Trophy Wife
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

トロフィーワイフ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

트로피 아내
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Piala bojo
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vợ danh hiệu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கோப்பை மனைவி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ट्रॉफी पत्नी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kupa karısı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

moglie trofeo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

trofeum żona
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

трофей дружина
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

trofeu soție
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σύζυγος τροπαίων
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

trofee vrou
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

troféfru
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

trofé kone
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of trophy wife

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TROPHY WIFE»

The term «trophy wife» is quite widely used and occupies the 48.936 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TROPHY WIFE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about trophy wife

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QUOTES WITH «TROPHY WIFE»

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Rebecca Romijn
I've become really good at turning down the boring, pretty girl roles, the trophy wife, supermodel, beautiful girlfriend roles. I mean, playing somebody who's perfect holds no allure for me, whatsoever. It's just boring.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TROPHY WIFE»

Discover the use of trophy wife in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to trophy wife and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Trophy Wife
Given to her husband by her father in order to settle a debt, London, a breathtakingly beautiful immigrant from Trinidad, is tired of her husband's abuse and, searching for a way out, meets a young thug named Kalil who introduces her to a ...
JaQuavis, 2008
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The Trophy Wife Divorce: n
The Trophy Wife Divorce is a legal thriller about a nasty divorce case with a wealthy couple that turns into a criminal case.
John D. Mills, 2011
3
The Trophy Wife
The ending to this novel of marriages, mistresses, and money is a shocker that serves as a warning to men who are reaching for that one final trophy.
Diana Diamond, 2007
4
The Trophy Wife
Now his marriage is crumbling and the vows he took seem in vain. Rafael chased a rainbow—but made his wife feel as though she was never more than a trophy.… Now it will take all of his courage to win his wife back.…
Janette Kenny, 2011
5
The Trophy Wife
trophy wife. He wanted to have her on his arm in public, but in the privacy of their home he mistreated and abused her. “Well, do you like it?” he asked again. London couldn't believe hewas acting so casually after just choking heroutless ...
Ashley, JaQuavis, 2014
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The Trophy Wife
His proposal will certainly solve her problems, but it will set Houston society on its ear. Now it's up to Elizabeth to decide if this is a deal with the devil, or the best decision of her life.
Ginna Gray, 2014
7
Death of a Trophy Wife
When Marv Cooper's trophy wife Bunny is murdered during a lavish party, Jaine's friend Lance becomes the prime suspect. But Jaine knows he just couldn't have done it and sets out to find the real killer.
Laura Levine, 2011
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Trophy Wife
Devin Yorke, a beautiful young second wife, is accused of killing her business tycoon husband, a cold and arrogant man with many enemies in both his personal and professional life, in a sizzling tale of wealth, passion, revenge, and murder.
Kelly Lange, 1996
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Tycoon's Trophy Wife
Reece knew that Alanna would make the perfect trophy wife!
Miranda Lee, 2005
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Trophy Wife
Never before had he let a woman close enough to touch his tormented soul. Would the hardheaded doctor, used to controlling his own destiny, allow his trophy wife to close the deal?
Sandra Steffen, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TROPHY WIFE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term trophy wife is used in the context of the following news items.
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Target's 'Trophy Wife' T-Shirt Puts Retailer In Critics' Cross-Hairs
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minneapolis-based Target is being accused of selling sexist T-shirts for women with the words “Trophy” and “Mrs.” on them. «CBS Local, Jul 15»
2
Amanda Watson: A wife is not a trophy
The trophy wife: the derogatory name given to a woman seen as having little to offer her male partner besides her physical attractiveness. Since women's ... «Ottawa Citizen, Jan 15»
3
'How to Get Away With Murder' Season 1 Cast News: 'Trophy Wife
Recent news about the hit freshman courtroom drama series from ABC "How to Get Away With Murder" pointed out actress Marcia Gay Harden's name to be ... «Christian Post, Nov 14»
4
Trophy Wives Are Probably More Myth Than Reality
When a pretty woman marries a rich man, you'll always find some people offering snide comments about "trophy wives." But is the trophy wife actually a thing? «Huffington Post, Jun 14»
5
'Trophy wife' stereotype is a myth: People select partners who are as …
But scientists believe the 'trophy wife' stereotype - which sees both sexes place little importance on their partner's character other than looks or earnings - is ... «Daily Mail, Jun 14»
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'Trophy Wife' ends tonight: Why we'll miss it
I wrote the first version of this post – a reaction to Trophy Wife's first season finale – last week, when there was still a small, shimmering chance that the show ... «Entertainment Weekly, May 14»
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ABC Cancels Freshman Comedies 'Trophy Wife,' 'Mixology'
From ABC Studios, Trophy Wife, starring Malin Akerman, Bradley Whitford and Marcia Gay Harden, has a dedicated fan base that helps the single-camera family ... «Hollywood Reporter, May 14»
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TV Ratings: 'Voice,' 'Supernatural' dip while 'Mindy,' 'New Girl' rise on …
ABC's "The Goldbergs" (4.07 million and a 1.3 key demo) and "Trophy Wife" (2.44 million and a 0.7 key demo) finished third overall but fourth in the demo ... «HitFix, May 14»
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Bubble Watch: Almost Human, Trophy Wife, The Mentalist and The …
For most shows, the odds of renewal boil down to just two questions: “How close are the ratings to the network average?”, and if worse than average, “Do they ... «TVbytheNumbers, Apr 14»
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Trophy Wife: “The Wedding - Part One”
It's hard to know what to make of “The Wedding – Part One,” but not because it's the beginning of a “special two-part episode” that ABC is thankfully not calling ... «A.V. Club Denver/Boulder, Mar 14»

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