/ˈɡɝli/, /ˈɡɜːli/
OriginFrom girl + -y (adjectival sufix).
- Characteristic of a stereotypical girl, very effeminate, gentle; unmasculine.
“As a mom of two girls – including one who hopes Peyton Manning of the Denver Broncos calls her to play on his team in this week’s Super Bowl – I can totally relate. I, along with so many other parents”
“The Forever21 of Korean makeup, Etude House is geared toward the girliest of girls – and Japanese tourists.”
“Where Lulu was a bit girlier and took more delight in gossip, Tea claims to be more focused on safety, but they general gist is similar.”
- slangOf, or pertaining to, a young, attractive woman; especially one who is scantily clad.
- slangWeak; 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.”
- childish, colloquialA girl.
““Hey girly!” Chiles said. “What’s up!” / “Oh my gosh,” Raisman said. “How did you get in our hotel room?””
- rareIn the manner of a girl.
“And its^([sic]) not just the blue nail polish. It’s the way his mind is attuned. He is incredibly in touch and in tune with females. Females surround him in his company. His partner in Jersey Films is”
“‘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.”
“Your boobs are too small. AND YOU DON’T TALK GIRLY ENOUGH!”
Formsgirlier(comparative) · girliest(superlative) · girlies(plural)
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