American English

How to pronounce girly

adjectiveB2
GERlee

/ˈgɚ.li/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Associated with girls, especially in a traditionally feminine style.

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Meanings & examples

adjectiveinformal

Associated with girls, especially in a traditionally feminine style.

She does not like girly clothes.

Good to know

Girly can sound critical when it suggests that something is weak or childish.

Common phrases & grammar

girly clothes · girly style

Related words & forms

The y changes to i before -er and -est.