girly

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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.