adj
girly
GUR-lee
adj
1
Stereotypically feminine or delicate; not masculine.
"He teased his brother for driving such a girly car."
"She loves girly things like pink nail polish and glitter."
2
Weak or feeble (informal, often dismissive).
"Don't be so girly about a little rain."
How to Use Girly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStereotypically feminine in style, or (used dismissively) weak.
When to use it
The "weak" sense is dated and widely seen as sexist; best avoided in careful writing.
Common pairings
girly drink
girly colors
girly girl
Word Forms
girlier comparative, girlies plural, girliest superlative
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Etymology
Formed from girl + the adjective suffix -y.