Valley Girl

"Valley Girl" refers to a social stereotype originating from the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles during the 1980s. It describes a young woman who speaks with a distinctive, exaggerated dialect characterized by frequent use of slang, uptalk (raising intonation at the end of sentences), and a focus on trendy, superficial topics like fashion and social life. The term gained widespread recognition through the 1983 song "Valley Girl" by Frank and Moon Unit Zappa. While often used humorously or stereotypically, it highlights regional linguistic styles and youth culture of that era.