Entity: BETTY-BOOP
Betty Boop is a popular US cartoon character created by Max Fleischer in 1930, based on the 'boop-a-doop' singer Helen Kane. She is known for her high-pitched voice, short black hair, sexually provocative clothing, and energetic personality.
Betty Boop
Etymology
Betty Boop originated as a French poodle caricature of 1920s singer/actress/comedian Helen Kane and later evolved into a coy flapper character.
Definition
Betty Boop is a fictional female entertainer introduced in 1930s cartoons, known for her high-pitched voice, short black hair, sexually provocative clothing, mannerisms, and facial expressions.
Historical Context
Created by Max Fleischer in 1930, Betty Boop was based on the 'boop-a-doop' singer Helen Kane, embodying the glamour and energy of jazz music in the 1920s and 1930s.
Cultural Significance
Betty Boop is a symbol of the Jazz Age, representing the liberated, independent woman of the era. Her iconic image and persona have left a lasting impact on popular culture.
Related Concepts
- Helen Kane
- Flapper
- Jazz Age
See Also
- Urban Dictionary: Betty Boop
- Betty-boop Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary
- Betty Boop™ - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes | Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary at OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com
- Betty Boop | meaning of Betty Boop in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English | LDOCE
- BOOP-OOP-A-DOOP: THE SEDUCTIVE BETTY BOOP - L'Idea Magazine
A fictional female entertainer introduced in 1930s cartoons, characterized by a high-pitched singing and speaking voice, short and curly black hair, and sexually provocative clothing, mannerisms, and facial expressions.