Meaning of Nixonette | Babel Free

Definitions

A young woman who performed as a dancer/cheerleader at campaign rallies for Richard Nixon.

US, historical

Examples

“The entrance to the hotel was flanked, as if it were the doors of a potentate’s private suite, with two bands and the high-kicking Nixonettes.”

“At the Republican convention the nominee was staying in Key Biscayne, but you could not get⟳ in the Doral because you might assassinate a Nixonette.[…]I wanted to tell⟳ a Nixonette that it was a well-known fact that McGovern is anti-music and his advisors are still trying to decide⟳ his stand⟳ on the love⟳ question⟳ … but she’d probably just grin and nod and say⟳ “that’s right” in a positively Nixonette manner … and I’d get⟳ the grues again.”

“But, while I was still the girl my parents expected me to be, I was asked to be a Nixonette, and I merrily, unthinkingly donned my white dress and red, white, and blue banner. One of our Nixonette duties was to stand⟳ on the curb in front of the San Marino Republican Headquarters and welcome⟳ the candidate to town.”

CEFR level