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girlie

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˈɡɝɫi// UK //ɡˈɜːli// girlie Informal Slang

adj. describing something that is very feminine or girlish. You use this to talk about things like clothes, toys, or behavior that is seen as typical for girls.

adj. relating to or characteristic of girls or women; typically used to describe objects, behaviors, or interests perceived as feminine. Often carries a dismissive or stereotypical tone when used to describe adult women.


SIMPLE

He prefers girlie clothes to his brother's more masculine style.

CONTEXTUAL

The shop sells girlie magazines and colorful accessories that appeal to a younger audience.

COMPLEX

While some critics dismissed the film as a girlie melodrama, others argued it was a necessary exploration of female vulnerability in a male-dominated industry.

Origin

From girl + -ie.

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