Unicorn
American SlangDefinition
- A privately held startup valued at $1 billion or more. - In dating/polyamory: a rare, ideal third partner (often a bisexual woman) sought by a couple. - More broadly: someone or something exceptionally rare or seemingly perfect.
Examples
"After its Series D, the cybersecurity startup hit a $1 billion valuation and officially became a unicorn."
"They’re a couple looking for a unicorn to join their relationship, and they’re being upfront about boundaries and consent."
"In this job market, a designer who can code, lead, and write copy is a total unicorn."