girlie

American  

[gur-lee] / ˈgɜr li /

Or girly

adjective

girlier, girliest

1. featuring nude or scantily clad young women: girlie magazines.

   a girlie show;

   girlie magazines.

2. Usually Disparaging and Offensive. of, characteristic of, or befitting girls or young women; feminine in a traditional way.

   a girlie girl who likes everything sparkly and pink;

   high-pitched girlie voices.

3. Usually Disparaging and Offensive. (especially of a man) effeminate or timid.

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noun

plural

girlies

1. Disparaging and Offensive. a term of address used for a girl or woman.

2. Older Use. a girl, especially a young girl.

   cute little girlies.

girlie British  

/ ˈɡɜːlɪ /

noun

1. a little girl

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adjective

1. displaying or featuring nude or scantily dressed women

   a girlie magazine

2. suited to or designed to appeal to young women

   a girlie night out

Etymology

Origin of girlie

First recorded in 1940–45; girl + -ie

Example Sentences

"You can stand up today or you can be taken later," she said, adding: "I'm not usually a protest girlie."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2025

And even if you’re not a "BookTok girlie," as the online community often calls itself, chances are you recognize some of the titles and authors on display.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2025

“It’s said that returning the cart is a litmus test of sorts, and girlie, you failed...”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2024

The way he describes things are feminine, they’re nostalgic, they’re girlie, they’re womanly, and they bring me so much joy.

From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2023

“One dead person to another, girlie? I wouldn’t be talking. You started this whole thing! If it weren’t for you, Alcyoneus wouldn’t be alive!”

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan