Betty
Short for Elizabeth
Betty is a diminutive of Elizabeth, used as a given name in its own right.
It was enormously popular in the early twentieth century but has since faded.
A betty in surfing and skateboarding slang is an attractive young woman who frequents the scene: Check out that betty by the half-pipe.
The slang usage can be dismissive, implying she's there for the culture rather than the sport.
- nicknameInformal substitute name
- diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
- femininePertaining to women
- vintageQuality from past eras
retro · 1950s · classic · American · sweetheart · girl-next-door · wholesome · old-fashioned
Barrel-making surname
- DraperTextile retailer
- cartoonAnimated or humorous illustration
- flapperTwenties unconventional young woman
- animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
pinup · iconic · fictional · sitcom · Archie · Riverdale · comics · TV
Pleasing to behold
- womanAdult female human
- babeAffectionate partner name
- surferOne who rides waves
- skaterOne who glides on blades
hottie · looker · California · beach · crush · admiration · pretty · beautiful
Driven climbing anchor
- crackNarrow break or attempt
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- protectionGuarding against harm
- gearToothed wheel or belongings
hammer · rock · traditional · placement · metal · spike · aid · artificial
Bettie
- nicknameInformal substitute name
- diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
- femininePertaining to women
vintage · retro · 1950s · classic · American · sweetheart · girl-next-door · wholesome · old-fashioned · grandmother
Cooper
Barrel-making surname
- DraperTextile retailer
- cartoonAnimated or humorous illustration
- flapperTwenties unconventional young woman
animated · pinup · iconic · fictional · sitcom · Archie · Riverdale · comics · TV · housewife
attractive
Pleasing to behold
skater · hottie · looker · California · beach · crush · admiration · pretty · beautiful · compliment
piton
Driven climbing anchor
- crackNarrow break or attempt
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- protectionGuarding against harm
gear · hammer · rock · traditional · placement · metal · spike · aid · artificial · ascending
davit
Vessel's small crane
ship · deck · lowering · boat · maritime · vessel · rigging · swing · apparatus · emergency
- Girls' NamesAbigail, Alice, Amanda, Amy, Anna
- 1950s namesBarbara, Beverly, Bobby, Brenda, Carol
- FlintstonesFred Flintstone, Wilma Flintstone, Barney Rubble, Pebbles, Bamm-Bamm
- Archie ComicsArchie, Jughead, Reggie, Riverdale, Sabrina
- Elizabeth nicknamesLiz, Lizzie, Lizzy, Bessie, Libby
- Aviation HistoryWright Brothers, Wright Flyer, Wright brothers, Kitty Hawk, first flight
- Betty Crocker
- Betty Boop
- Betty White
- Betsy RossFabled first flag maker
- Betty Ford
- Betty Rubble