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

Though their obsessions with moisturizers and eyebrow grooming seem pretty girlie to someone of my generation, looksmaxxing is rooted in objectification.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

"I don't think stereotypes like that have ever bothered me. I've never worried about sticking to particularly girlie things," Cleaver said.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

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

“I like girlie clothes. I like to maintain myself. I like doing my hair and stuff. It’s fun for me,” Chevarria said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2024

“I spent all that time hunting you down, girlie, when I should have just waited here!”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley