Word
girlie
US/ˈɡɝɫi/
UK/ɡˈɜːli/
Definition
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.
Examples
“He prefers girlie clothes to his brother's more masculine style.”
“The shop sells girlie magazines and colorful accessories that appeal to a younger audience.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Etymology
From girl + -ie.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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