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Girl Math is a humorous term used to describe the way women often mentally justify spending money on items they want or need. It involves creative accounting and mental gymnastics to make purchases seem more reasonable or affordable than they might otherwise appear.
While it's often used in a lighthearted and playful way, it can also highlight societal pressures on women to spend money on appearance and consumer goods.