Girly

//ˈɡɝli// adj, adv, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    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, am frustrated about the definitions of what’s girly and what’s not, and the separate products and clothing offered to girls and boys."

  2. 2
    Of, or pertaining to, a young, attractive woman; especially one who is scantily clad. slang

    "a girly calendar"

  3. 3
    Weak; wussy. slang

    "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."

Adverb
  1. 1
    In the manner of a girl. rare

    "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 Stacey Scherr.^([sic]) He can talk about boyfriends. He can talk girly."

Noun
  1. 1
    A girl. childish, colloquial

    "“Hey girly!” Chiles said. “What’s up!” / “Oh my gosh,” Raisman said. “How did you get in our hotel room?”"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From girl + -y (adjectival sufix).

Etymology 2

From girl + -y (diminutive suffix).

Etymology 3

From girl + -ly (adverbial suffix), after the adjective.

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