girly
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of, or pertaining to, a young, attractive woman; especially one who is scantily clad.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
a girly calendar
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Weak; wussy.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “girly” mean?
Of, or pertaining to, a young, attractive woman; especially one who is scantily clad.
Is “girly” formal or informal?
girly is generally slang.