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Definition
Young female model, typically a teenage amateur model without professional training who works at promotional events.
How it's used
This term emerged in the late 2000s to describe a specific subculture of young, often amateur models who gained popularity through social media and photo books rather than traditional runway work. It carries a slightly informal or sometimes dismissive nuance compared to professional fashion models. The term is heavily associated with the annual Hong Kong Book Fair, where these models would hold autograph sessions that often drew massive crowds.
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Common mistake
Do not use this term to refer to high fashion or runway models, as it specifically targets the subculture of young, internet-famous, or commercial models. Using it for a professional model might come across as disrespectful or inaccurate.
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Grammar guides
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