Sekirov Dictionary

girly

UK /ˈɡɜːli/US /ˈɡɝli/

adjective 3
adverb 1
noun 1
forms 3

adjective3

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Characteristic of a stereotypical girl, very effeminate, gentle; unmasculine.
- The Forever21 of Korean makeup, Etude House is geared toward the girliest of girls – and Japanese tourists. — 2017
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(slang) Weak; wussy.
- There was enough food for a soccer team and we were going to grill it. Our meatfest included no girly utensils, no wussy plates. Just our hands, mouths, and incisors. — 2013
(slang) Of, or pertaining to, a young, attractive woman; especially one who is scantily clad.

adverb1

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(rare) In the manner of a girl.
- ‘He really cares about you,’ Slider said awkwardly. Doing the old bosom-baring on your own behalf was bad enough, but having to talk girly about a male friend was as easy as eating a sand sandwich. — 2001

noun1

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(informal) A girl.
- “Hey girly!” Chiles said. “What’s up!” / “Oh my gosh,” Raisman said. “How did you get in our hotel room?” — 2025

forms

girlies · girlier · girliest

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