Definition

A girl who is responsible for managing the equipment of a baseball team, particularly the bats used in the game.

Example

The batgirl quickly organized the bats and balls before the game started.

Conversation

Did you see that the team hired a new batgirl?

Yeah, I heard she's really organized with the equipment.

I hope she can keep up with all the players' needs.

I'm sure she will; being a batgirl is a big responsibility!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Batgirl → The word is formed from "bat" (from Old English *batt*, meaning a flying mammal) and "girl" (from Old English *gyrl*, meaning a young female). Batgirl refers to a young female character associated with bats, often in a superhero context.

Memory Tip

Think of a young female ('girl') who is associated with a flying mammal ('bat') — that's why Batgirl is a character linked to bats.

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