noun
girlie
Girlie (noun) means a magazine featuring nude or scantily dressed women, aimed at men. Example: “He kept a stack of old girlie magazines in the garage.”
noun
1
A magazine featuring nude or scantily dressed women, aimed at men.
"He kept a stack of old girlie magazines in the garage."
adj
1
Stereotypically feminine, delicate, or sweet in style.
"The bedroom was decorated in a very girlie pink theme."
How to use girlie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStereotypically feminine or girl-themed — or, as a noun, an old-fashioned term for a men's magazine of nude photos.
When to use it
Informal and somewhat dated; "girlie" as an adjective can sound dismissive when applied to adult women.
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Word forms
- Plural
- girlies
- Comparative
- girlier
- Superlative
- girliest
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Rhymes for girlie
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What does “girlie” mean?
The word “girlie” means a magazine featuring nude or scantily dressed women, aimed at men. In plain terms, stereotypically feminine or girl-themed — or, as a noun, an old-fashioned term for a men's magazine of nude photos.
How do you use “girlie” in a sentence?
Here is “girlie” used in a sentence: “He kept a stack of old girlie magazines in the garage.”
What part of speech is “girlie”?
Depending on how it is used, “girlie” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “girlie” have?
“Girlie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a magazine featuring nude or scantily dressed women, aimed at men.
