diamonds are a girl's best friend
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
While love is a luxury, material wealth (particularly jewellery) is more valuable to a woman.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “diamonds are a girl's best friend” mean?
While love is a luxury, material wealth (particularly jewellery) is more valuable to a woman.
Is “diamonds are a girl's best friend” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.