adj
girlish
GUR-lihsh
adj
1
Resembling or typical of a young girl.
"She let out a girlish giggle at the joke."
"His girlish handwriting surprised his teammates."
How to Use Girlish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving the qualities typically associated with a young girl, such as playfulness or a light manner.
Common pairings
girlish laughter
girlish charm
girlish enthusiasm
Word Forms
more girlish comparative, most girlish superlative
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Etymology
Formed from girl + the adjective-forming suffix -ish.